Firmament (Chinese Forget-Me-Not) Flower, 1939 Heirloom

The Seed Savers Exchange - Also known as Chinese Forget-Me-Not or Hound’s Tongue, this variety bears masses of small star-shaped powdery-blue blooms that contrast nicely with deep grey-green foliage. A good-cut flower and eye-catching addition to borders. Introduced by the German company Ernst Benary; received an AAS in 1939. Hardy annual, 14-16" tall.

• Hardy annual plants grow to 14-16 inches
• Small, star-shaped blue flowers
• A good cut flower
• Great for ornamental plantings
• 500 Seeds

Instructions: Sow seeds indoors 1/4" deep. Transplant outdoors in late spring after the danger of frost has passed. Can also be directly sown outdoors several weeks before the last frost. Plants self-seed readily.

Start Indoors: 6-8 weeks before the last frost

Germination: 5-10 Days

Plant Outdoors: 10-12” Apart

Light: Sun/Partial Shade

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