Water Forget-me-not. An aquatic perennial with glossy, bright green leaves and small blue flowers with a yellow or white eye. Max Height 10cm to 35cm. Max Spread 30cm. Flowers May to August. Full sun/partial shade. Hardy.
Myosotis scorpioides
An aquatic perennial with glossy, bright green leaves and small blue flowers with a yellow or white eye.
Additional information
| Generic | Myosotis |
|---|---|
| Species | scorpioides |
| Varietry | |
| Common Name | Water Forget-me-not |
| Flower Colour | blue |
| Soil | Fertile |
| Aspect | Full sun/partial shade |
| Foliage | Semi-evergreen |
| Height | 10cm, 35cm |
| Family | Boraginaceae |
| Spread | 30cm |
| Growth Speed | |
| Growth Habit | Upright, Spreading |
| Fragrance | FALSE |
| Foliage Colour | green |
| Flowers From | May, August |
| Colour Fruit | |
| Fruits When | |
| Moisture | Wet |
| Protection | |
| Hardiness | Hardy |
| Planting | |
| Care | |
| Border | Pond, Bog garden |
| Toxicity | |
| Pruning | |
| Pruning Time | |
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