Myosotis alpestris

Forget-Me-Not, Scorpion Grass

Family: Boraginaceae Borage


Type Perennial
USDA Hardiness range 3A - 9A
Exposure Partial shade to full sun
Bloom color Blue
Bloom time Late Spring to Mid Summer
Water needs Dry to moist
Landscape uses Border, container, ground cover, massing, rock garden, woodland garden
Height 6" to 8" / 15cm to 20cm
Spread 4" to 6" / 10cm to 15cm
Growth rate Moderate
Bloom attributes Fragrant flowers
Leaf color Green
Fruit color n/a
Soil pH requirements Neutral
Soil type Loamy
Form Upright or erect
Attributes and features Native to North America, naturalizing