Myosotis scorpioides (Water Forget-Me-Not)
Myosotis scorpioides (Water Forget-Me-Not) is an erect rhizomatous perennial with delicate sprays of sky blue, tiny flowers adorned with yellow centers in early to late summer. The sprays (cymes), resemble a coiled scorpion’s tail, hence the epithet. The flowers rise atop a semi-evergreen foliage of shiny, oblong, bright green leaves.
Myosotis scorpioides (Water Forget-Me-Not) is an erect rhizomatous perennial with delicate sprays of sky blue, tiny flowers adorned with yellow centers in early to late summer. The sprays (cymes), resemble a coiled scorpion’s tail, hence the epithet. The flowers rise atop a semi-evergreen foliage of shiny, oblong, bright green leaves. Easy care, resilient to most pests, this perennial Forget-Me-Not sprawls on the ground to form an attractive flower carpet. Ideal for water gardens and wet areas.
- Grows up to 6-12 in. tall (15-30 cm) and 9-12 in. wide (22-30 cm). This plant will self seed and spread by creeping rhizomes without being overly aggressive.
- Easily grown in full sun or part shade, in organically rich, moist to wet soils. May be grown in water no deeper than 4 in. (10 cm).
- A remarkably low-maintenance plant, this excellent performer looks terrific around stream banks, bog gardens, rain gardens, water gardens or ponds. Perfect for water gardens.
- Generally pest free. Some susceptibility to mildew and rust. Deer resistant.
- Pinch young plants to promote bushiness. Cut back after flowering.
- Propagate by seed sown in-situ, or by division in spring.
- Native to moist meadows and stream banks from Europe to Siberia.
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Requirements
Hardiness | 5 – 9 |
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Heat Zones | 5 – 9 |
Climate Zones | 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, A1, A2, A3 |
Plant Type | Aquatic Plants, Perennials |
Plant Family | Myosotis – Forget-me-Nots |
Exposure | Full Sun, Partial Sun |
Season of Interest | Summer (Early,Mid,Late) |
Height | 6" – 1' (15cm – 30cm) |
Spread | 9" – 1' (22cm – 30cm) |
Spacing | 12″ (30cm) |
Water Needs | High |
Soil Type | Clay, Loam, Sand |
Soil pH | Acid, Alkaline, Neutral |
Soil Drainage | Poorly Drained |
Characteristics | Showy, Semi-Evergreen |
Native Plants | United Kingdom |
Tolerance | Deer, Wet Soil |
Attracts | Butterflies |
Garden Uses | Bog Gardens, Ground Covers, Ponds and Streams, Rain Gardens, Water Gardens |
Garden Styles | City and Courtyard, Informal and Cottage, Prairie and Meadow |