Lord Please Forget-Me-Not: Flower

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Forget-Me-Nots

Forget-me-nots mostly bloom in spring, but they can still bloom in summer if you take extra good care of them. Even though they are very small it is easy to see them with their colorful petals that stand out, and the fact that they grow in large clumps. The most common color of Forget-me-nots is blue, pink, white and purple and the rare colors include multicolored, yellow, red and orange.

Where they grow best

The forget-me-nots grow in moist soil, areas with partial sunshine, and temperate regions. They can grow in large pots or in grown. Either is fine as long as they are in constantly damp soil. If you do not have the space outside don't fret because you are able to grow them inside! Just be sure that you keep them in a cool moist room, never put it in a hot and dry room!

Forget-Me-Nots real name

Okay, so the real and official name of the forget-me-nots flower is Myosotis which is part of the Boraginaceae and is related to borage. The Greek translation for Myosotis is “mus” and “otis” which means mouse ear. So how exactly did the forget-me-not get its nickname? Well, a long time ago in 1899 a lady named Ethel Ridley published a poem called, “the forget-me-not” which explained that the Lord was naming all the beautiful flowers one by one and the little forget-me-not came and said, “Dear LORD do not forget me!” And so, to this very day they are called forget-me-nots.

Medicinal uses

In most European herbal medicines, they use the forget-me-not for respiratory problems. Which include coughs and bronchial irritation and also helps soothe your throat, discomfort, and cold symptoms. They even help you relieve stress mentally and physically and is also great for relaxation. Before use make sure to ask your physician, because of its side effects. You can use forget-me-nots for cooking as well but of course in small portions. Some examples are candies flowers, salads, and used as toppings for cakes. Make sure not to eat too many forget-me-nots because it can cause severe harm.

Conclusion

Well, now that I am nearing to a close, I ought to just say a few more things about forget-me-nots. First, these wonderful plants can be biennial or perennial which means they complete their life cycle in two years (biennial) or live for several years (perennial). Second, they are essential plants for those who want to bring butterflies, bees, and lots of other pollinators to their garden. To conclude this essay, I would like to say I have deeply enjoyed writing about these extraordinary plants and that I hope you feel as motivated as I am to plant them!

The Forget-Me-Not by Ethel Ridley

It’s said that ages, long ago, when God had formed the earth and heaven,

He called the flowers one by one, until to all sweet names He’d given;

To one, pure Lily, other Rose, another Violet, or Daisy fair,

As each bright flower before Him passed, to wear anew its Father’s care.

But oh! One day a tiny flower, with pale blue eye and little tear,

Came back to Him and said, “Dear Lord, I’ve forgotten quite my name, I fear.”

Then looking down upon the flower, Which trembling stood, with bended head,

Without reproof or look unkind, “forget-Me-Not,” He gently said.

Thank you, Lulu, for this wonderful post about Forget-me-nots! It was a great read and I learned a lot. Here’s a drawing of forget me nots.