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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.

    By: Native Sons

    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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    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 '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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    Omphalodes verna 'Elfenauge'

    aka Elfenauge Elfin Eyes

    Plant Type

    Perennial

    Zones

    6a-9b

    Size

    Height: 4"-8"

    Width: 8"-12"

    • mostly shade - shade
    • regular
    Photo of Omphalodes verna 'Elfenauge' flower by Far Reaches Farm
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