Water forget-me-not or not ?

[N0z]

Does anyone know how to tell the difference between a forget-me-not and a water forget-me-not ?

Thanks

[Hedera]

The leaves are longer and thinner than other types, and have no stems. It grows in damp places. Flowers are larger than field forget-me-not.

[Red Robin]

Originally Posted by Hedera

The leaves are longer and thinner than other types, and have no stems. It grows in damp places. Flowers are larger than field forget-me-not.

^ But which are you describing? - The water variety or the field variety?

The pale blue flowers of Water Forget-me-nots are tiny.

[tom00_uk]

Originally Posted by Red Robin

^ But which are you describing? - The water variety or the field variety?

The pale blue flowers of Water Forget-me-nots are tiny.

compared side by side with the land version they are much larger,

ill pop out into the garden in a bit and put some side by side so the poster can see the differences,

[Johnny81]

Water:

Field:

As you can see the flowers are much larger, water forget me not is also more robust and far less hairy then field-forget-me-not.

There are also a few other species, but they are less common in my experience and require identification of some very subtle features.

[tom00_uk]

quickly knocked up on the phone, but you will get the idea
two kinds of forget-me-nots found in the garden From the Garden Shed

[N0z]

I actualy love this forum, you lot are so helpfull thanks