Myosotis palustris, commonly known as Water Forget-Me-Not, is a charming marginal pond plant that produces clusters of delicate sky-blue flowers with bright yellow centres from spring through to early summer. The cheerful blooms sit above soft green foliage and create a beautiful natural look around pond edges and water features.
This hardy aquatic plant thrives in shallow water or damp soil, making it ideal for pond margins, wildlife ponds, streams, and bog gardens. Its spreading growth habit allows it to gently soften the edges of the pond while providing valuable nectar for bees and other pollinating insects.
Myosotis palustris is particularly well suited to naturalistic planting schemes and works well when combined with other marginal plants to create a colourful and wildlife-friendly pond environment.
Planting depth: 0–5cm of water above the basket
Position: Full sun to partial shade
Height: 15–30cm
Spread: 30–45cm
Growth rate: Moderate
Hardiness: Fully hardy in the UK
A classic marginal pond plant that brings soft colour, natural charm, and wildlife interest to pond margins and damp garden areas.