June: Forget-Me-Not
Welcome toFlower of the Month!This is the first edition of a monthly series that will highlight one flower a month with a small accompanying collection. This month of June, delve into the magic of forget-me-nots!
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Forget-Me-Not History and LoreForget-me-nots are known for their delicate flowers that pop up in the early summer. They have been a symbol of remembrance and love throughout history and appear in a number of stories and lore. One of the most popular myths begins in the Garden of Eden. God had created and named all the flowers and as he was finishing, he heard one last flower shout “forget me not, lord!” Hearing the flower’s plea, God named it “forget-me-not” so it would never be overlooked. Another story depicts a French knight who was wooing a young woman. He knelt down at the edge of a river to pick her a dainty blue flower when he slipped, falling over the edge. As he was drawn away by the current, he threw the flower up at her yelling “forget me not!” No matter what story you decide to follow, forget-me-nots have been used as a sign of remembrance. Victorian Era poets and writers, in particular, were fond of incorporating forget-me-nots into their works, often using the flowers to represent undying love.
Growing Forget-Me-NotsForget-me-nots’ scientific name is the Myosotis sylvatica from the family Boraginaceae. It is a biennial flower native to Europe that grows in the late spring and summer and can have yellow, white, pink, or blue blooms. The name “Myosotis” comes from the Greek translation “mouse ear” which refers to the leaves’ resemblance. Growing this plant can attract butterflies and pollinators and is an easy ground-cover plant that adds color and depth to a landscape, windowsill, or pot. The flowers self seed and spread to be excellent ground cover flower that are very tolerant to pests. From a pest-free ground cover plant, to the perfect fairy house accompaniment, forget-me-nots have made a name for themselves all across the globe. Curious to Learn More?
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