Myosotis scorpioides - P9

Synonym
Synonyms (botanical): Myosotis palustris.

Bulletpoints
* the flowers are heavily favoured by bees, bumblebees and hoverflies * cut flower * very beautiful in containers * wintergreen

Growth habit
Creeping, loose.

Water
The plant needs plenty of water. Do not allow the soil to dry out.

Water depth
5 - 20 cm

Location
Preferred location in a sunny to semi-shady position.

Soil
Standard container plant soil. Normal soil.

Planting time
Planting: Autumn, depending on variety also in spring.

Tasks
Cut back: September.

Care
The faded inflorescences should be cut back. This measure encourages new growth.

Flower
Myosotis scorpioides forms blue flowers arranged in racemes from May.

Use
Tubs, group planting, rock garden, cutting, bee pasture, pond edge, stream course