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  • Answered by
    MichiganDot on
    August 5, 2017
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    Myosotis, the forget-me-not genus, contains many different species. Most are short-lived but since they reliably self-sow, it's as if they were perennial. Cutting back isn't necessary and will not prolong bloom time. Because it sometimes acts as a biennial and dies after flowering, let the seeds mature and collect some and let the rest fall will they will. There will be new plants in your container and your garden next year.

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    Downtoearthdigs on
    June 2, 2018
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    If you pull them up they will not likely return unless by some fluke you missed some, but even then they won't return like they were. The best course of action would be to trim them back and plant something that comes up later in the season next to them so you have color in the area throughout the season.

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    Downtoearthdigs on
    October 5, 2018
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    Yes, these can be planted in the fall. They do prefer the colder weather. You can directly sow these to the area that you want them, then LIGHTLY spray with a mist of water. Here is an article for more information: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/flowers/forget-me-nots/forget-me-not-seed-planting.htm

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    MichiganDot on
    October 7, 2018
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    There are different forget-me-nots but most are biennial if your winters drop below 0 Celsius. As long as the new ones don't go to seed, you should be done with them in a couple of years if you are diligent. Of course, a broadleaf weed killer meant for lawns will destroy plants but not seed. Seed germinates in 1-2 weeks. To avoid herbicides, try mowing them as short as possible, then hoe the area well. Remove loosened plants and water. Expect another "crop" in 2 weeks and repeat the earlier steps.

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    Downtoearthdigs on
    May 10, 2019
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    This article will help you.
    https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/flowers/forget-me-nots/forget-me-not-seed-planting.htm

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    Downtoearthdigs on
    May 29, 2019
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    It does appear to be Myosotis sylvatica, the wood forget-me-not or woodland forget-me-not.
    From the image it may be infected with Powdery Mildew.

    This article will help you.
    https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/plant-problems/disease/powdery-mildew-homemade-and-organic-remedies.htm

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  • Answered by
    GKH_Susan on
    August 3, 2019
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    This is likely a fungal infection. You can treat this by spraying foliage with a mixture of 1 tablespoon of hydrogen peroxide to 1 cup of water in a spray bottle.
    This article will give you more information:
    https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/garden-how-to/soil-fertilizers/using-hydrogen-peroxide-in-garden.htm

    https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/flowers/forget-me-nots/growing-forget-me-nots.htm

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