Myosotis scorpioides (Water Forget-Me-Not)
Water Forget-Me-Not, True Forget-Me-Not, Love-Me, Marsh Forget-Me-Not, Mouse-Ear, Mouse-Ear Scorpion Grass, Snake Grass, Myosotis palustris
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 |
---|---|
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 | Bees, 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 |
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While every effort has been made to describe these plants accurately, please keep in mind that height, bloom time, and color may differ in various climates. The description of these plants has been written based on numerous outside resources.
Requirements
Hardiness | 5
– 9 |
---|---|
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 | Bees, 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 |
Great Plant Combination Ideas with Myosotis - Forget-me-Nots