Myosotis scorpioides

water forget-me-not
M. scorpioides is a erect rhizomatous perennial to 30cm, with oblong leaves and bright blue, white or yellow-eyed flowers 8mm across, in cymes in early summer
Synonyms
Myosotis palustrisSize
Ultimate height
0.1–0.5 metresTime to ultimate height
2–5 yearsUltimate spread
0.1–0.5 metresGrowing conditions
Moisture
Poorly–drainedpH
Acid, Alkaline, NeutralColour & scent
Stem | Flower | Foliage | Fruit | |
Spring | Green | |||
---|---|---|---|---|
Summer | Blue White | Green | ||
Autumn | Green | |||
Winter | Green |
Position
- Full sun
- Partial shade
Aspect
South–facing or West–facing or East–facing
Exposure
Exposed or Sheltered Hardiness
H6Botanical details
- Family
- Boraginaceae
- Native to the UK
- Yes
- Foliage
- Semi evergreen
- Habit
- Clump forming
- Genus
Myosotis can be annuals, biennials or perennials, with simple leaves and clusters of small, salver-shaped blue, yellow or white flowers, with yellow or white eyes, in spring or early summer
- Name status
Correct
- Plant range
- Temp. N. Hemisphere
How to grow
Cultivation
Grow in wet soil at pool margins, in water no deeper than 10cm, in full sun or partial shade
Propagation
Propagate by seed sown in-situ, or by division in spring
Suggested planting locations and garden types
- City and courtyard gardens
- Wildflower meadow
- Low Maintenance
Pruning
Cut back after flowering
Pests
Generally pest free
Diseases
Plants are susceptible to powdery mildews and a downy mildew
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