About
Omphalodes cappadocica, the Cappadocian navelwort, is a clump-forming, evergreen perennial to 25 cm with finely hairy, ovate, green leaves and loose racemes of bright-blue, white-eyed flowers 5 mm across from early spring. An excellent ground-cover plant for a shaded, moist border or woodland garden.
About the genus
Omphalodes are annuals, biennials and perennials with simple leaves and terminal racemes or cymes of blue or white, forget-me-not-like flowers. Grown in shaded, moist or sunny well-drained positions depending on the species.
Growing conditions
SunlightPartial shade
Soil typeChalk, Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil pHAcid, Alkaline, Neutral
Soil moistureMoist but well-drained, Poorly-drained
AspectEast-facing, West-facing
ExposureSheltered
UK hardinessH5
Plant details
Plant typeHerbaceous Perennial
HabitClump forming
FoliageEvergreen
Height0.1-0.5 metres
Spread0.1-0.5 metres
Time to full height2-5 years
Suggested usesCottage and informal garden
Native toTurkey & Caucasus
Care notes
CultivationGrow in a moderately fertile, moist soil enriched with humus in partial shade
PruningCut down after flowering
PropagationPropagate by seed in pots in a cold frame in spring. Propagate by division in early spring.
Pest resistanceMay be susceptible to slugs and snails
Disease resistanceGenerally disease-free