Rapids Cemetery

Area 3- Forget Me Not Terrace

Forget Me Not Terrace

Forget-Me-Nots are traditional floral tributes to remember loved ones. The genus is largely restricted to two discrete geographic centers: western Eurasia with about 60 confirmed species and New Zealand with around 40 confirmed species. Very small numbers of species occur elsewhere including North America, South America, and Papua New Guinea. Despite this, Mysosotis species are now common throughout temperate latitudes via the planting of cultivars and introductions of alien species. Many are popular in gardens, preferring moist habitats. In areas where they are not native, they have frequently escaped to wetlands and riverbanks. Only those native to the Northern hemisphere are commonly called Forget-me-not.

The photos below show the process of transforming a steep terrace border to guide visitors to the cemetery entrance.

Floral garden added for beautification while directing visitor to level ground