Myosotis scorpioides, commonly known as Water Forget-Me-Not, is a charming, moisture-loving perennial that thrives along the edges of ponds, streams, and other damp environments. It produces a profusion of small, sky-blue flowers with yellow centers from spring through late summer, creating a soft, romantic look in the garden. With its trailing growth habit and ability to root at the nodes, it gently spreads to form a naturalistic carpet of colour. Ideal for wildlife gardens, it attracts bees and other pollinators, while also serving as an excellent ground cover in wet soils.

why we like it

• Soft blue flowers offer long-lasting seasonal colour

• Perfect for pond margins and damp garden areas

• Attracts bees and beneficial insects

what to know

• Prefers wet or consistently moist soil

• Grows best in full sun to partial shade

• Can spread quickly in ideal conditions

• Trim back after flowering to control growth

• Suitable for shallow water planting (up to 5 cm depth)

flower colour
Sky blue with yellow centers

flowering months
May, June, July, August, September

Height and Spread
Height: 20–30 cm
Spread: 30–60 cm