Water Forget-me-not. A compact aquatic perennial with glossy, dark green leaves and small bright blue flowers with a yellow eye. Max Height 15cm to 25cm. Max Spread 30cm. Flowers May to August. Full sun/partial shade. Hardy.
Myosotis scorpioides ‘Mermaid’
A compact aquatic perennial with glossy, dark green leaves and small bright blue flowers with a yellow eye.
Category: Aquatic
Additional information
Generic | Myosotis |
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Species | scorpioides |
Varietry | 'Mermaid' |
Common Name | Water Forget-me-not |
Flower Colour | blue |
Soil | Fertile |
Aspect | Full sun/partial shade |
Foliage | Semi-evergreen |
Height | 15cm, 25cm |
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 | |
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