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    Omphalodes verna

    Plant type

    perennial, groundcover

    size

    • H: 5"-8"
    • W: 12"-36"

    planting zones

    • 5a-9a

    Omphalodes verna plant details

    Omphalodes verna is a broadleaf deciduous perennial groundcover with green foliage. In spring blue flowers emerge. Attracts bees making it an excellent addition to pollinator gardens. Grows well with bright shade - shade and even moisture - regular water. Does well in average, rich and well-drained soil.

    CHARACTERISTICS OF Omphalodes verna

    Plant type: perennial groundcover
    Plant family: boraginaceae
    Foliage: deciduous green
    Mature size: 12 IN - 36 IN - wide, 5 IN - 8 IN - tall
    Flowers: blue blooms in spring
    Uses: easy-to-grow, long-blooming, woodland garden

    GROWING CONDITIONS for Omphalodes verna

    USDA Zones: 5a - 9a
    Sun exposure: bright shade - shade
    Watering frequency: even moisture - regular
    Soil needs: average, rich and well-drained

    Gardening facts about Omphalodes verna plant

    How to Grow Omphalodes verna

    • Sun Exposure

      • bright shade - shade

    • Water Needs

      • even moisture - regular

    • Soil Needs

      • average
      • well-drained
      • rich

    Features

    • Foliage Color

      • green

    • Flower Color

      • blue

    • Wildlife

      • bees

    • Flower Season

      • spring

    • Foliage Season

      • deciduous

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    Omphalodes cappadocica 'Cherry Ingram'

    aka Omphalodes 'Cherry Ingram', Navelwort

    Plant Type

    Perennial, Groundcover

    Zones

    6a-9b

    Size

    Height: 10"-12"

    Width: 12"-18"

    • bright shade - shade
    • even moisture - regular
    Photo of Omphalodes cappadocica 'Cherry Ingram' flower by Rachel_ B
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    Omphalodes cappadocica

    Plant Type

    Perennial, Groundcover

    Zones

    7b-11

    Size

    Height: 6"-10"

    Width: 10"-18"

    • mostly shade - shade
    • even moisture
    Photo of Omphalodes cappadocica flower by Karl Gercens III
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    Omphalodes cappadocica 'Starry Eyes'

    aka Navelwort

    Plant Type

    Perennial, Groundcover

    Zones

    6a-9b

    Size

    Height: 8"-10"

    Width: 12"-18"

    • shade
    • drought tolerant
    Photo of Omphalodes cappadocica 'Starry Eyes' flower by Secret Garden Growers
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    Omphalodes linifolia

    aka Venus's Navelwort

    Plant Type

    Annual / Biennial

    Zones

    1-11

    Size

    Height: 12"

    Width: 12"

    • sun - mostly sun
    • regular - drought tolerant
    Photo of Omphalodes linifolia flower by Annie's Annuals & Perennials
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    Omphalodes verna 'Grandiflora'

    aka Grandiflora Blue-eyed Mary, Grandiflora Creeping Forget-me-not

    Plant Type

    Perennial, Groundcover

    Zones

    5a-9b

    Size

    Height: 6"-12"

    Width: 12"-48"

    • mostly sun - mostly shade
    • even moisture - regular
    Photo of Omphalodes verna 'Grandiflora' flower, foliage by Far Reaches Farm
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