Water forget-me-not (Myosotis scorpioides)

Water forget-me-not (Myosotis scorpioides) is an aquatic plant that can grow 10cm – 50cm tall and 10cm – 50cm wide.

This plant has several common names including: water forget-me-not, love-me, marsh forget-me-not, mouse-ear, mouse-ear scorpion grass or snake grass.

This is a semi-evergreen plant that takes 2-5 years to reach full maturity.

Plant profile

Common name: water forget-me-not, love-me, marsh forget-me-not, mouse-ear, mouse-ear scorpion grass, snake grass
Scientific name: Myosotis scorpioides
Plant type: Aquatic, Bogs, Perennials
Habit: Clump-forming
Height: 10cm – 50cm
Spread: 10cm – 50cm
Foliage: Semi-evergreen
Sunlight: Full Sun, Partial shade
Soil: Clay, Loam, Sand
Moisture: Poorly drained
Garden type: City & Courtyard Gardens, Wildflower meadow
Planting type: Low Maintenance
Other characteristics: Plants for pollinators

Seasonal colors

How to plant Water forget-me-not (Myosotis scorpioides) – Christian Fischer, CC BY-SA 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons

Cultivation profiles – Growing Water forget-me-not (Myosotis scorpioides) – Frank Vincentz, CC BY-SA 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons