Omphalodes linifolia
Venus's navelwort
A slender, branching annual with narrow grey-green leaves and open racemes of white flowers 1.5cm across in late spring and summer
Size
Ultimate height
0.1–0.5 metresTime to ultimate height
1 yearUltimate spread
0.1–0.5 metresGrowing conditions
Moisture
Well–drainedpH
Acid, Alkaline, NeutralColour & scent
Stem | Flower | Foliage | Fruit | |
Spring | White | Green Grey Silver | ||
---|---|---|---|---|
Summer | White | Green Grey Silver | ||
Autumn | ||||
Winter |
Position
- Full sun
Aspect
South–facing or East–facing
Exposure
Exposed or Sheltered Hardiness
H3Botanical details
- Family
- Boraginaceae
- Native to GB / Ireland
- No
- Foliage
- Deciduous
- Habit
- Bushy
- 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)
- Name status
Correct
- Plant range
- SW Europe
How to grow
Cultivation
Grow in a moderately fertile, well-drained soil in full sun
Propagation
Propagate by seed sown in spring
Suggested planting locations and garden types
- City and courtyard gardens
- Coastal
- Cottage and informal garden
- Gravel garden
- Rock garden
- Mediterranean climate plants
- Cut flowers
- Flower borders and beds
Pruning
Cut back after flowering
Pests
Diseases
Generally disease-free
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