Water Forget-me-not
Myosotis scorpioides
Also known as Forget-me-not, Common Water Forget-me-not, Marsh Forget-me-not
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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.
Why grow it
Water forget-me-not performs reliably in permanently wet conditions where many ornamental perennials fail, making it a practical choice for pond margins and streambank stabilization. Compared to terrestrial forget-me-not species, this semi-aquatic form tolerates standing water and seasonal flooding without decline. Its extended summer bloom and fine texture distinguish it from coarser marginal plants in wet-site palettes.
Watch out for
This species spreads readily via self-seeding in ideal moisture conditions; deadheading spent flowers can help manage spread where containment matters. In drier settings it may decline or require supplemental watering to establish, so siting in naturally wet microclimates rather than amended beds yields better results with less maintenance.
Overview
- Form
- Growth Rate
- Size
- Dormancy
- Family
- Boraginaceae
Native Range
Europe
Seasonality
Bloom Season
Season of Interest
Ground cover
Low spreading plants that carpet the soil.
Succession Role
Tolerances & Soil
Flood Tolerance
pH Range
Soil Texture
Establishment & Care
- Establishment
- Maintenance
- Propagation
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.
Climate Match for your location
See how well Water Forget-me-not grows in your area.
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Why grow it
Water forget-me-not performs reliably in permanently wet conditions where many ornamental perennials fail, making it a practical choice for pond margins and streambank stabilization. Compared to terrestrial forget-me-not species, this semi-aquatic form tolerates standing water and seasonal flooding without decline. Its extended summer bloom and fine texture distinguish it from coarser marginal plants in wet-site palettes.
Watch out for
This species spreads readily via self-seeding in ideal moisture conditions; deadheading spent flowers can help manage spread where containment matters. In drier settings it may decline or require supplemental watering to establish, so siting in naturally wet microclimates rather than amended beds yields better results with less maintenance.
Overview
- Form
- Growth Rate
- Size
- Dormancy
- Family
- Boraginaceae
Native Range
Europe
Seasonality
Bloom Season
Season of Interest
Ground cover
Low spreading plants that carpet the soil.
Succession Role
Tolerances & Soil
Flood Tolerance
pH Range
Soil Texture
Establishment & Care
- Establishment
- Maintenance
- Propagation
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