Myosotis scorpioides

Common Forget-me-not

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Hardy aquatic perennial with blue star-shaped flowers, thrives in wet soil or shallow water. Native to Europe and Asia.
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Plant Details

Common Name Common Forget-me-not
Family Boraginaceae
Genus Myosotis
Species Scorpioides
Origin Europe / Asia
Blooming Spring to early summer, blue flowers
Leaf Color Dark green
Sunlight Shade / Half-shade
Category Outdoor plants
Pet Friendly close No
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Care & Maintenance

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Soil

Moist, boggy soil; high organic matter. Waterlogged conditions tolerated.

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Watering

Keep consistently wet. Do not allow soil to dry out completely.

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Sunlight & Care

Full sun to partial shade for best flowering.

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Fertilization

Low nutrient needs, apply general fertilizer in spring.

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Pruning

Deadhead spent flowers; cut back after blooming for foliage growth.

Pest Control Aphid Slug Snail

These are the insects and pathogens that commonly interact with this plant, including pests, parasites, and organisms typically associated with its care.

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Seasonal Periods

local_florist Flowering Period 3 months
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Mar
Apr
May
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Aug
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eco Leaf Persistence 12 months
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Growing Parameters

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Temperature
41° – 86°
Fahrenheit
Ideal ambient air temperature range for healthy growth
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Humidity
60% – 90%
% relative
Optimal relative air humidity the plant thrives in
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Light (LUX)
600 – 12000
Lux
Ambient illuminance level at the plant's surface
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Light (PAR)
1200 – 2800
mmol/m²/s
Photosynthetically active radiation (PAR) intensity
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Soil Moisture
80% – 95%
% volumetric
Water content in the growing medium
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Soil EC
300 – 1200
mS/cm
Electrical conductivity (nutrient concentration in soil water)

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