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water forget-me-not

Myosotis scorpioides

Pollinator FriendlyLow Maintenance

Genus: Myosotis
Family: Boraginaceae
Common Names: love-me, marsh forget-me-not, mouse-ear, mouse-ear scorpion grass, snake grass

About this plant

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

Growing Information

Height

0.1-0.5 Metres

Spread

0.1-0.5 Metres

Hardiness

Foliage

Semi Evergreen

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full SunPartial Shade

Soil

ChalkLoamSandy

AcidAlkaline

Not Currently Available

This plant is not currently stocked at any garden centres on our platform.

Neutral

Moisture

Moist But Well Drained

Aspect

West FacingEast FacingSouth Facing

Exposure

ShelteredExposed

Care Guide

Cultivation

Grow in wet soil at pool margins, in water no deeper than 10cm, in full sun or partial shade

Pruning

Cut back after flowering

Propagation

Propagate by seed sown in-situ, or by division in spring

Pests

Generally pest free

Diseases

Plants are susceptible to powdery mildews and a downy mildew

Garden Uses

Uses

Cottage InformalWildflower Meadow

Season of Interest

SpringSummerAutumnWinter

Size & Characteristics

Height

0.1-0.5 Metres

Spread

0.1-0.5 Metres

Habit

Clump Forming

Time to Full Height

Five To Ten Years