Cynoglossum (Chinese Forget-Me-Not) in Zone 3a & 3b
Cynoglossum amabile
When to plant cynoglossum (chinese forget-me-not) in zone 3b
Zones 3a and 3b share the same average frost dates in our data, so this page covers both.
Method: Either: Start indoors for an earlier harvest, or direct-sow outside for less fuss. Cynoglossum (Chinese Forget-Me-Not) tolerates either.
| Start indoors | May 2–May 9 |
|---|---|
| Direct sow / transplant outside | May 9–May 16 |
| Estimated bloom | Jul 23–Jul 30 (~75 days after planting) |
Spacing: 4 per square foot (square-foot-gardening spacing). Mature height: 1.5-2 ft.

Cynoglossum, commonly called Chinese forget-me-not, is a true-blue cut flower similar in color to a garden forget-me-not but larger-flowered and considerably easier to grow from seed.
How cynoglossum (chinese forget-me-not) fits zone 3's season
Zone 3b's frost-free window runs about 98 days, from May 30 to September 5. Cynoglossum (Chinese Forget-Me-Not) needs about 75 days from sowing to first harvest.
Good companions
No standout companions recorded yet for Cynoglossum (Chinese Forget-Me-Not).
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Growing Cynoglossum (Chinese Forget-Me-Not) in USDA zone 3b: when to start seeds indoors, when to direct-sow, and when to expect a bloom.
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