{"product_id":"forget-me-not-seeds-compindi","title":"Forget-Me-Not Seeds - Compindi","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"aonsk-product-description aonsk-phase43-07e4\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCompindi forget-me-not seeds grow into compact, low mounds of clear sky-blue flowers. This is a true woodland forget-me-not, \u003cem\u003eMyosotis sylvatica\u003c\/em\u003e, not the taller Chinese forget-me-not, \u003cem\u003eCynoglossum amabile\u003c\/em\u003e. The corrected identity matters because the two plants belong to different genera and have different growth habits, maturity patterns, and garden uses.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eAbout Compindi forget-me-not\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCompindi is a compact selection of woodland forget-me-not grown for spring color in borders, containers, rock gardens, path edges, and moist woodland-style plantings. The catalog height is standardized at 7–12 inches so the same range appears in the structured facts and the written description. Plants form a clumping or tufted habit rather than the taller upright form previously associated with Chinese forget-me-not.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe flowers are small, clear blue, and carried in clusters above softly textured green foliage. Compindi is best treated as a short-lived perennial or biennial-style garden plant. The supplier record describes second-year maturity, so the catalog uses 365+ Days for the structured maturity field. Plants started very early indoors may flower sooner under favorable conditions, but gardeners should plan around the second-year schedule rather than expect a quick annual bloom.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eHistory and botanical identity\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eMyosotis sylvatica\u003c\/em\u003e is commonly called woodland forget-me-not or garden forget-me-not. It is native to Europe and parts of Asia and has long been grown as a spring bedding and cottage-garden flower. The genus name is traditionally connected with the Greek words for mouse and ear, referring to the shape and texture of the leaves.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCompindi is the maintained compact selection represented by this seed lot. It should not be merged with Firmament, a separate named cultivar of \u003cem\u003eCynoglossum amabile\u003c\/em\u003e. The former product URL contained both Firmament and the wrong species name, while the packet identity supplied for this lot is Compindi \u003cem\u003eMyosotis sylvatica\u003c\/em\u003e. The product title, scientific name, growing facts, and permanent URL are therefore being corrected together.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eHow to grow Compindi from seed\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSow seed no deeper than 1\/8 inch. A practical germination target is 10-28 Days at 50–65 °F. Keep the surface evenly moist because the seed is small and can dry quickly, but avoid saturated media and stagnant air. Seed may be direct sown in prepared soil or started in containers. For a spring display on the supplier's second-year schedule, sow in late spring through summer or in fall where winter conditions permit. For possible first-year bloom, start indoors well before the final spring frost and transplant carefully after hardening.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLight:\u003c\/strong\u003e Full sun to partial sun, with afternoon shade helpful in hot climates.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSoil:\u003c\/strong\u003e Loamy, moderately fertile soil that stays consistently moist but drains well.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSpacing:\u003c\/strong\u003e 8 inches between plants and about 12 inches between rows.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWater:\u003c\/strong\u003e High and consistent moisture needs, especially during establishment and flowering.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSupport:\u003c\/strong\u003e No support needed for the compact clumping habit.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCompindi is hardy in much of the temperate United States and is suited to approximately Zones 3–8. In hot-summer regions, provide partial shade and do not allow the root zone to dry completely. Mulch lightly after plants are established, but keep heavy mulch away from small crowns.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eBloom, garden use, and pollinator value\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUse Compindi as a low spring edging plant, in cool-season containers, beneath taller spring bulbs, or in a damp woodland border. The clear blue flowers work well in informal cottage gardens and small pollinator plantings. This is an ornamental flower crop, not an edible seed or culinary green.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDeadhead if you want to limit self-sowing. Leave selected flower clusters in place when you want plants to naturalize or when saving seed. Woodland forget-me-not can reseed freely and may spread beyond its original planting area. It is listed as a problem plant in some jurisdictions, so gardeners should check local invasive or noxious-weed guidance before allowing unrestricted seed drop.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eSaving Compindi seed\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSelect several healthy, compact plants that match the Compindi type. If other \u003cem\u003eMyosotis sylvatica\u003c\/em\u003e cultivars are blooming nearby, use distance, timing, or controlled pollination to reduce unwanted crossing. Allow flower clusters to age until the small nutlets are fully formed and beginning to dry. Cut the clusters before they shatter, finish drying them in a labeled paper bag, and gently rub or shake out the seed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eClean away chaff, dry the seed thoroughly, and store it in a cool, dry, dark location. Record the cultivar, harvest year, plant population, and any nearby forget-me-not varieties. Saving from multiple representative plants helps preserve the compact habit and clear blue flowering character better than saving from a single plant.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFrequently asked questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs Compindi the same as Chinese forget-me-not?\u003c\/strong\u003e No. Compindi in this seed lot is \u003cem\u003eMyosotis sylvatica\u003c\/em\u003e, while Chinese forget-me-not is commonly \u003cem\u003eCynoglossum amabile\u003c\/em\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhen should Compindi flower?\u003c\/strong\u003e The catalog uses 365+ Days because the supplier describes second-year maturity. Very early indoor starts can sometimes flower sooner, but second-year bloom is the reliable planning basis.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCan Compindi grow in containers?\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes. Use a cool, moisture-retentive but well-drained mix and do not allow the container to dry out during active growth.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"ans-channel-seed-count\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMinimum Seed Count:\u003c\/strong\u003e 50 seeds\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Alliance of Native Seedkeepers","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47045982519598,"sku":"FL52","price":1.5,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0830\/7428\/5870\/products\/myosotis-forget-me-not-seeds-compindi-flower-seeds-alliance-of-native-seedkeepers-fl52-82519598-2947655.jpg?v=1767990446","url":"https:\/\/www.allianceofnativeseedkeepers.com\/products\/forget-me-not-seeds-compindi","provider":"Alliance of Native Seedkeepers","version":"1.0","type":"link"}