Connecticut Plants
Blue Scorpion-grass (Stiff Forget-me-not)
Myosotis stricta
The name "scorpion-grass" probably comes from the coiled flower stalks, which unroll as the flowers open. There are several similar species in Connecticut, some native, some introduced from Eurasia.
- Synonyms: Myosotis micrantha
- Family: borage (Boraginaceae)
- Habitat: dry fields and disturbed ground, especially in sandy soil
- Height: 3-8 inches
- Flower size: 1/8 inch across
- Flower color: pale blue
- Flowering time: April to July
- Origin: Europe
