About
A vigorous, mat-forming, semi-evergreen perennial with ovate to heart-shaped, pointed, hairy, mid-to fresh green leaves and racemes of white flowers in spring.
About the genus
Omphalodes can be annuals, biennials or perennials, with simple leaves and terminal racemes or cymes of blue or white flowers resembling those of Myosotis (forget-me-not)
Growing conditions
SunlightPartial shade
Soil typeLoam, Chalk, Sand, Clay
Soil pHNeutral, Alkaline, Acid
Soil moistureMoist but well-drained
AspectEast-facing, West-facing
ExposureSheltered
UK hardinessH6
Plant details
Plant typeHerbaceous Perennial
HabitMatforming
FoliageSemi evergreen
Height0.1-0.5 metres
Spread0.1-0.5 metres
Time to full height2-5 years
Suggested usesCottage and informal garden
Care notes
CultivationGrow in humus-rich, moist but well-drained soil in partial shade.
PruningNot required
PropagationPropagate by division or seed
Pest resistanceMay be susceptible to slugs and snails.
Disease resistanceGenerally disease-free