Myosotis scorpioides (water forget-me-not) in bloom

Myosotis scorpioides | water forget-me-not

This plant will not be available in 2026, however, propagation is planned/underway. Please sign up for the waitlist below to receive updates on availability in future years.

The Water forget-me-not, or True forget-me-not, is a true perennial that will slowly spread by rhizome in any wet soil or pond (do not plant in more than 4" of water). Dainty blue flowers with yellow and white centers are held above semi-evergreen foliage all summer long. We love forget-me-nots and are so happy to be able to include this one in our pond garden!

According to legend, it is the Water Forget-me-not that gives the family its common name, adopted from a story in German folklore about a knight who fell into the river as he picked the flowers for his lady. Before he drowned, the knight threw them towards her crying, 'Vergiss mein nicht!' (Raven, Smith, 2011, p. 320)

Zones: 3 to 8
Family: Boraginaceae
Type: Herbaceous Perennial
Height: 6 to 12 in.
Spread: 8 to 12 in.
Exposure: Full Sun to Part Shade
Soil: Boggy
Bloom Time: May to October
Native Range: Europe and Asia