Content
- How many forget-me-not species are there?
- Ornamental plant and weed in many species
- Where is the forget-me-not home?
- Why does not forget-me-not bear his name?
- Tips
The field forget-me-not delighted with its delicate flowers
How many forget-me-not species are there?
Originally, forget-me-not was a wild plant that was common on the banks and in the forest.As an ornamental plant for the garden, the pretty spring flower was not pulled until the 19th century. There are now many different varieties that can be one, two or more years old.
Ornamental plant and weed in many species
For the home garden are usually offered varieties that were bred from the forest forget-me-not. Swamp forget-me-nots are suitable for the planting of pond margins.
Where is the forget-me-not home?
Forget-me-not species are present all over the world except South America.
In Germany, most species occur in the wild. On the Red List is the colorful forget-me-not.
Why does not forget-me-not bear his name?
For the unusual name of the wild and ornamental plant, there are different legends.
Legend has it that the flower, because of its small size, begs the dear God not to forget it. Other legends trace the name back to the blue color that is supposed to resemble the eyes of newcomers. Forget-me-nots are considered flowers of loyalty and are given away as a reminder of the great love.
In the time of the national socialism the wearing of badges was forbidden. As a substitute, the German Masonic lodges used the forget-me-not as an emblem. Even today, the blue flower is considered a symbol for Masons.
Tips
The botanical name "Myosotis" comes from the Greek language and means mouse ear. Presumably two plant species were confused with each other here, as the flowers of the forget-me-not have no similarity to the ears of mice.