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Omphalodes cappadocica

Plant type

perennial, groundcover

size

  • H: 6"-10"
  • W: 10"-18"

planting zones

  • 7b-11

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Omphalodes cappadocica plant details

Omphalodes cappadocica is a broadleaf evergreen perennial groundcover with green foliage. In spring blue flowers emerge. Grows well with mostly shade - shade and even moisture water. Does well in average and well-drained soil.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Omphalodes cappadocica

Plant type: perennial groundcover
Plant family: boraginaceae
Foliage: evergreen green
Mature size: 10 IN - 18 IN - wide, 6 IN - 10 IN - tall
Flowers: blue blooms in spring

GROWING CONDITIONS for Omphalodes cappadocica

USDA Zones: 7b - 11
Sun exposure: mostly shade - shade
Watering frequency: even moisture
Soil needs: average and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

A spreading perennial with creeping underground stems and loose sprays of flat, bright blue flowers held above tufts of oval-shaped, hairy, basal leaves. Plants reach 6-10" tall, spreading to 10" or more. Flowers heaviest in mid-spring with sporadic flowers year round in California gardens. Plant in shade or half sun in moist, but well-drained soil. Useful in woodland gardens or as a small-scale groundcover. Hardy to below 0F. Asia Minor.

Gardening facts about Omphalodes cappadocica plant

How to Grow Omphalodes cappadocica

  • Sun Exposure

    • mostly shade - shade
  • Water Needs

    • even moisture
  • Soil Needs

    • average
    • well-drained

Features

  • Foliage Color

    • green
  • Flower Color

    • blue
  • Flower Season

    • spring
  • Foliage Season

    • evergreen

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