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. 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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