Chinese Forget-Me-Not

Scientific Name: Cynoglossum amabile

USDA Hardiness Zones: N/A (annual)

Approximate number of seeds per gram (ounce) : 180 (5,000)

Sun: full sun or partial shade

Water: keep soil moist during germination

Soil: lightly cover with about 1/8 inch of a well-drained soil, adaptable to a variety of soils

Temperature: 19 to 24 degrees Celsius (65 to 75 degrees Fahrenheit)

Spacing: 20 pounds per acre for a meadow

Germination Time: 2 to 4 weeks

Native to Europe, Chinese Forget-Me-Not produces clusters of medium blue flowers and blooms from early spring through summer.  It will self-seed if not deadheaded.