Myosotis scorpioides
True Forget-me-not
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True Forget-me-not (Myosotis scorpioides) - Description
M. scorpioides is native to Europe, Asia, and North America. Often known as water forget-me-not, because it's roots need constant moisture. It is similar to M. sylvatica, but it grows a little lower, blooms even longer, and has roots that live over from year to year. It bears blue flowers that are 0.25 inches wide, with a yellow, white, or pink eye.
True Forget-me-not (Myosotis scorpioides) - Blooming
Flowers appear in the spring and are generally blue.
True Forget-me-not (Myosotis scorpioides) - Growth
Forget-Me-Nots do well in cool moist climates, which makes these plants ideal for growing along riverbanks or by the edge of a pond. Grows well as a groundcover as long as it receives partial shade.
True Forget-me-not (Myosotis scorpioides) - Planting
Sow seeds of perennials in spring in containers in a cold frame. Propagate frequently as they are short-lived. For biennial and annual species, sow seeds "in situ" in spring. Plant M. scorpioides in moist, wet soil.
True Forget-me-not (Myosotis scorpioides) - Pest
Slugs and snails. Other problems include powdery mildew, downy mildew, rust, and gray mold.
True Forget-me-not (Myosotis scorpioides) - Interesting facts
Many of the legends surrounding this flower's common name inspired the romantic at heart to wear it either to remind them of an absent loved one or as a protection against being forgotten by the one absent.
True Forget-me-not (Myosotis scorpioides) - Soil and irrigation
Needs regular water. Soil must be well-draining and kept moist. Species grow best in moderately fertile or poor soil.
