Description
Alpestris Blue Forget-Me-Not Seeds (Alpine Type) 6460.
Compact Indigo-Blue Carpets for Spring Borders and Shaded Nooks.
Alpestris Blue Forget-Me-Not (Myosotis alpestris) is a delightful open-pollinated favourite prized for its compact, ball-shaped growth habit covered in vibrant, eye-catching indigo-blue blossoms throughout spring. Growing to a tidy mature garden height of just 15 cm, these charming alpine-type plants form a breathtaking groundcover along garden borders, rockeries, and woodland pathways. Operating as a classic biennial that is exceptionally cold-hardy down to Zone 3, it self-seeds freely once established, providing a self-perpetuating carpet of bright blue colour year after year.
Quick Seed Details
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Product Code: 6460
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Botanical Name: Myosotis alpestris
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Type: Open-Pollinated Alpine Biennial (Freely self-seeding)
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Hardiness: Zone 3
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Height: 15 cm
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Bloom Time: Spring
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Light Requirement: Partial Shade to Full Shade (Tolerates sun in cool climates)
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Soil Preference: Slightly moist, well-drained soil
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Germination: 8–15 days
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Seed Count: Approx. 225 seeds per packet (1,500 seeds per gram)
What you need to know to Plant & Grow
Alpestris Blue Forget-Me-Not is one of the easiest perennial flowers to establish directly in the garden.
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Outdoor Direct Sowing: Simply scatter seeds on the surface of prepared soil anytime from June through the end of August. Natural rain will settle the seeds to the proper depth—no heavy covering required.
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Germination & Development: Seeds sprout within 8 to 15 days. Sprouted plants establish compact foliage rosettes during late summer and fall, overwinter safely through Zone 3 winters, and burst into full bloom the following spring before setting seed.
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Garden Placement & Care: Performs best in slightly moist, shady or dappled-sun garden locations. Once established, allow plants to drop seed naturally at the end of their bloom cycle to maintain an ongoing colony.
Why Alpestris Blue Forget-Me-Not Seeds belong in Your Garden
If you want effortless spring colour and a neat, carpet-forming habit, Alpestris Blue Forget-Me-Not is an essential selection. Its intense indigo-blue flowers, supreme Zone 3 winter hardiness, and reliable self-seeding nature make it a timeless choice for shaded borders, rock gardens, and naturalized woodland landscapes across Canada.
