Common
name: ""Water Forget Me Not"
Latin name: Myosotis scorpioides - syn
Myosotis palustris
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Native
to: North America, Europe, and Asia
Zone: 5 - 9
Winter hardy: Borderline
Water depth: 1" - 4"
Pond size: Small to Large
Flowers: Yes, small bright blue
Height: 6" - 10"
Spread: 12" - 24"
Pests: Aphids and powdery mildew
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Cultural
information: "Water Forget Me Not"
derives Latin name from two Greek words... mus meaning
mouse and otis meaning ear. The foliage of the plant
resembles large... mouse ears.
"Water Forget Me Not" is quite hardy and easy to
grow. Plant in early spring at the ponds
edge or directly in the pond at a maximum depth of 4". The
plant prefers to be planted directly into the pond floor.Remove any dead or dying
foliage and flowers as they appear.
Your local Garden Center should have a good supply of both
terrestrial and marginal Myosotis during the spring bedding plant
season.
