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Omphalodes verna 'Alba'

Plant type

perennial, groundcover

size

  • H: 5"-8"
  • W: 12"-36"

planting zones

  • 5a-9b

Omphalodes verna 'Alba' plant details

Omphalodes verna 'Alba' is a broadleaf deciduous perennial groundcover with green foliage. In spring white 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 'Alba'

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

GROWING CONDITIONS for Omphalodes verna 'Alba'

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

Gardening facts about Omphalodes verna 'Alba' plant

How to Grow Omphalodes verna 'Alba'

  • Sun Exposure

    • bright shade - shade
  • Water Needs

    • even moisture - regular
  • Soil Needs

    • average
    • well-drained
    • rich

Features

  • Foliage Color

    • green
  • Flower Color

    • white
  • Wildlife

    • bees
  • Flower Season

    • spring
  • Foliage Season

    • deciduous

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Plant Type

Perennial, Groundcover

Zones

6a-9b

Size

Height: 10"-12"

Width: 12"-18"

  • bright shade - shade
  • even moisture - regular
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Zones

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Size

Height: 6"-10"

Width: 10"-18"

  • mostly shade - shade
  • even moisture
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Plant Type

Perennial, Groundcover

Zones

6a-9b

Size

Height: 8"-10"

Width: 12"-18"

  • shade
  • drought tolerant
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aka Venus's Navelwort

Plant Type

Annual / Biennial

Zones

1-11

Size

Height: 12"

Width: 12"

  • sun - mostly sun
  • regular - drought tolerant
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Plant Type

Perennial, Groundcover

Zones

5a-9b

Size

Height: 6"-12"

Width: 12"-48"

  • mostly sun - mostly shade
  • even moisture - regular
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