Myosotis scorpioides
Swamp Forget-Me-Not
Common names: Water Forget-Me-Not
Photo: Ivar Leidus · CC BY-SA 4.0 · Source
This description was machine-translated.
Description
The Swamp Forget-Me-Not (Myosotis scorpioides) is a native riparian herb suited to shallow water and the constantly wet edges of ponds or streams. From May to August it produces delicate sky‑blue flowers with a yellow eye on slender, slightly drooping stems. The plant forms loose clumps that readily self‑propagate, creating a natural, long‑lasting border along the water. It remains low‑lying and blends unobtrusively among sword lilies, swamp buttercup, and other wetland perennials. All parts of the plant are toxic and should not be consumed; keep children and livestock away.
Care instructions
Swamp Forget-Me-Not requires permanently wet to saturated soil; in a container at the pond edge or directly in shallow water up to 5 to 10 cm depth it feels most comfortable. A location in full sun to partial shade is best; at full sun the root zone dries out too quickly. Allow spent flowers to remain; the plant will self‑propagate and form new clumps the following year. If powdery mildew appears during hot, dry summers, simply increase watering and thin dense stands to improve air circulation to the leaves. The plant is winter hardy in our region and needs no special protection.
Soil & site
Soil pH
Soil type
moist, humus-rich, nutrient-rich, loamy
Feeding
Medium feeder
Companion planting
Good neighbors
nightshade family (Solanaceae)
Borage attracts pollinators and is supposed to keep tomato pests away from the nightshade family.
For example PotatoTomatoSweet pepperCocktail tomatoEggplantCape gooseberry and 9 more species in the catalogue
Source: organic greenhouse companion planting practice
Companion planting is partly traditional gardening lore. Where the reason is known, it is given.
Some of these explanations were machine-translated.
Notes from real gardens
What other gardeners have written down about this variety, anonymous and voluntary.
No notes shared yet. Will you be the first to write one down?