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Perennials > Omphalodes > Omphalodes cappadocica > Omphalodes cappadocica 'Starry Eyes'

Omphalodes cappadocica

'Starry Eyes'


Starry Eyes Navelwort




Family
Boraginaceae
Genus
Omphalodes
Species
cappadocica
Cultivar
'Starry Eyes'
Category
Perennials
USDA Hardiness Zone
6 - 9
Canadian Hardiness Zone
7
RHS Hardiness Zone
H4 - H6
Temperature (°C)
-20
Temperature (°F)
-5
Height
15 cm
Spread
15 - 25 cm
Photographs
Description and Growing Information
Flowering Period
MayJune
Landscape
Along hedges/screens, at flower beds in informal gardens, as a potted patio plant, as a specimen.
Cultivation
Grow in partial to full shade in humus-rich, moist but moderately-draining soil. Use winter mulch in colder climates.
Shape
Creeping to sprawling.
Growth
Medium
Pests
Slugs.
Habitat
Horticultural origin.
Bark/Stem Description
Smooth, semi-glossy leaf and flower stems.
Leaf Description
Ovate to lanceolate pointed leaves with a very defined and indented venation.
Flower Description
5-petaled simple variegated flowers spanning about 2 cm in diameter in loose rising racemes.
Colour Description
Lush medium-green foliage, light green stems and variegated violet to white flowers.
Texture Description
Smooth.
Notable Specimens
Muttart Conservatory, Edmonton, Alberta, Canada.
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