Omphalodes cappadocica 'Starry Eyes' (Starry Eyes Navelwort)


Botanical Information

FamilyBoraginaceae
GenusOmphalodes
Speciescappadocica
Cultivar'Starry Eyes'
CategoryPerennials

Details

USDA Hardiness Zone6 - 9
USDA Hardiness Ref.
Canadian Hardiness Zone7
Canada Hardiness Ref.
RHS Hardiness ZoneH4 - H6
RHS Hardiness Ref.
Temperature (°C)-20
Temperature (°F)-5
Height15 cm
Spread15 - 25 cm
GrowthMedium
Flowering PeriodMay, June

Description and Growing Information

ShapeCreeping to sprawling.
LandscapeAlong hedges/screens, at flower beds in informal gardens, as a potted patio plant, as a specimen.
CultivationGrow in partial to full shade in humus-rich, moist but moderately-draining soil. Use winter mulch in colder climates.
PestsSlugs.
Notable SpecimensMuttart Conservatory, Edmonton, Alberta, Canada.
HabitatHorticultural origin.
Bark/Stem DescriptionSmooth, semi-glossy leaf and flower stems.
Leaf DescriptionOvate to lanceolate pointed leaves with a very defined and indented venation.
Flower Description5-petaled simple variegated flowers spanning about 2 cm in diameter in loose rising racemes.
Colour DescriptionLush medium-green foliage, light green stems and variegated violet to white flowers.
Texture DescriptionSmooth.

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