Water Forget-Me-Not

Myosotis scorpioides

Description:

Water forget-me-not has sky-blue flowers with bright yellow middles and five petals; they sit at the top of the long, curved stems in a distinctive cluster. Its leaves are narrow and oblong.

Habitat:

Riverbank

Notes:

Water forget-me-not was once more commonly known as 'Scorpion-grass' because its curled clusters of sky-blue flowers resembled a scorpion's tail. It can be found in damp habitats, such as riverbanks, fens, marshes and ponds, either submerged in shallow water, or on surrounding ground. Its pretty flowers appear from June to September and are a favourite in traditional cottage gardens.