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Myosotis scorpioides

Also Known As

  • Myosotis palustris
  • Water Forget-Me-Not

Plant type

perennial, aquatic

size

  • H: 8"-12"
  • W: 8"-12"

planting zones

  • 3a-10b

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Myosotis scorpioides plant details

Myosotis scorpioides is a broadleaf semi-evergreen perennial aquatic with green foliage. In spring and summer blue flowers emerge. Grows well with mostly sun - shade and even moisture - regular water. Does well in rich and well-drained soil.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Myosotis scorpioides

Plant type: perennial aquatic
Plant family: boraginaceae
Foliage: semi-evergreen green
Mature size: 8 IN - 12 IN - wide, 8 IN - 12 IN - tall
Flowers: blue blooms in spring and summer
Uses: bog garden, container plant, cutting garden, self-sowing

GROWING CONDITIONS for Myosotis scorpioides

USDA Zones: 3a - 10b
Sun exposure: mostly sun - shade
Watering frequency: even moisture - regular
Soil needs: rich and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Yes, this is a perennial Forget-Me-Not & much finer of form than the annual varieties. Lush, dense foliar mats will spread to 1’ across & spill over the edge of a bed. Bountiful, baby-blue, bee attracting blooms will reach to 1’ tall & appear for a month or more in late Spring – then cut it back, maybe serve up a bit of compost & presto! Another round of bloom! Splendid under & in the foreground of roses. It’s suitable for a well watered border, or in the water garden too! Sun to part shade along the coast & part to bright shade in hotter climates. Self-sows, too! Due to Agricultural Restrictions we cannot ship this plant to Connecticut & Massachusetts.

Gardening facts about Myosotis scorpioides plant

How to Grow Myosotis scorpioides

  • Sun Exposure

    • mostly sun - shade
  • Water Needs

    • even moisture - regular
  • Soil Needs

    • well-drained
    • rich

Features

  • Foliage Color

    • green
  • Flower Color

    • blue
  • Flower Season

    • summer
    • spring
  • Foliage Season

    • semi-evergreen
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