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Myosotis scorpioides
Myosotis palustris
Water Forget-Me-Not
True Forget-Me-Not
Boraginaceae
Height
30 - 40 cm.
Flower colour
sky blue
Flowering time
July - September
Foliage colour
green
Sunlight
sun - partial shade
Soil
normal, moist
pH
acid - neutral - alkaline
Hardiness
very hardy
Plant range
wetlands in Europe and Asia
Myosotis is a genus in the family Boraginaceae. The number of species is a bit unclear, but there are at least 74 recognized species. Most are found in two distinct areas. Species in Eurasia have sky blue flowers and species in New-Zealand often white or yellow flowers. There are also a few species in N- and S-America. Most species prefer sun and well-drained soil.
Propagation:
Division in spring.
Seed - sown in March.
Seed just covered and stored at 20°C (68°F) until germination.
Very hardy and easy to grow. Tolerates wet soils and heavy shade.
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