About
Myosotis scorpioides, the water forget-me-not, is a rhizomatous, marginal aquatic perennial to 30 cm with upright or semi-upright stems and narrow, oblong, mid-green leaves to 10 cm long. Bright-blue flowers to 8 mm across, with a pink, white or yellow eye, are produced in cymes in early summer. One of the most rewarding aquatic marginal plants for the edge of ponds and streams.
About the genus
Myosotis, the forget-me-nots, are annuals, biennials and short-lived perennials with simple, usually hairy leaves and clusters of small, salver-shaped, blue, yellow or white flowers with yellow or white eyes in spring and early summer. Easy and popular plants for borders, rock gardens and pond margins.
Plant details
Suggested usesBorders, containers, naturalising.
Care notes
CultivationPlant at appropriate depth in well-drained soil.
PruningAllow foliage to die back naturally.
PropagationDivide offsets when dormant.
Pest resistanceGenerally pest-free.
Disease resistanceGenerally disease-resistant.