water forget-me-not
Also known as: love-me; marsh forget-me-not; mouse-ear; mouse-ear scorpion grass; snake grass
M. scorpioides is a erect rhizomatous perennial to 30cm, with oblong leaves and bright blue, white or yellow-eyed flowers 8mm across, in cymes in early summer
Scientific classification
- Species
- water forget-me-not (Myosotis scorpioides)
- Genus
- Myosotis
- Family
- Boraginaceae
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- Toxicity
- Aquatic · Herbaceous Perennial · Bogs
- Plant type
- 0.1-0.5 metres
- Height
- 0.1-0.5 metres
- Spread
- Semi evergreen
- Foliage
- Clump forming
- Habit
- Spring · Summer · Autumn · Winter
- Season of interest
- Full sun · Partial shade
- Sunlight
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- Ideal temperature
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Distribution of water forget-me-not
Distribution map
Temperate N. Hemisphere
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Culture
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Toxicity
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Quick identification of water forget-me-not
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water forget-me-not care guide
- Moderate regular watering, avoid prolonged drought or waterlogging
- Watering
- Full sun · Partial shade
- Sunlight
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- Ideal temperature
Watering
Moderate regular watering, avoid prolonged drought or waterlogging
Fertilizing
FertilizingBalanced feed in spring and light repeat in growth season
Pruning
PruningCut back after flowering
Propagation
PropagationPropagate by seed sown in-situ, or by division in spring
Growing
GrowingGrow in wet soil at pool margins, in water no deeper than 10cm, in full sun or partial shade
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Common pests and diseases
Diseases
Plants are susceptible to powdery mildews and a downy mildew
Pests
Generally pest-free
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