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water forget-me-not

water forget-me-not

Myosotis scorpioides

herbaceous⛅ part shade💧💧💧 high waterZone 3b – Zone 9b

A semi-aquatic perennial with delicate blue forget-me-not flowers that blooms throughout summer. It thrives in wet or consistently moist conditions and is ideal for pond edges, streambanks, and bog gardens.

Overview

Form
Mounding
Growth Rate
moderate
Size
0.5–1.5′ tall × 1–2′ wide
Dormancy
semi-evergreen

Tolerances & Soil

none

Flood Tolerance

high
Zone 3bZone 9b
1471013
ColderWarmer
Zone range: Zone 3b to Zone 9b

pH Range

5.57.5
7.0
3.556.589
pH range: 5.5 to 7.5

Soil Texture

Medium, Fine

Seasonality

Bloom Season

J
F
M
A
M
J
J
A
S
O
N
D

Season of Interest

SpringSummer

Ground cover

Low spreading plants that carpet the soil.

Succession Role

early successional

Native Range

Europe

Function & Care

pollinator nectarywildlife benefit

Establishment & Care

Establishment
easy
Maintenance
low
Propagation
seed, division

Companion Planting

Plants well with