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Herbaceous Perennial
Omphalodes verna
creeping forget-me-not
O. verna is a vigorous, mat-forming perennial to 20cm tall, with oval leaves and sprays of white-eyed, bright blue flowers 12mm wide in spring
Synonyms
Cynoglossum omphaloides![](https://apps.rhs.org.uk/plantselectorimages/detail/WSY0024984_5434.jpg)
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Size
Ultimate height
0.1–0.5 metresTime to ultimate height
2–5 yearsUltimate spread
0.1–0.5 metresGrowing conditions
Chalk
Loam
Sand
Moisture
Moist but well–drainedpH
Acid, Alkaline, NeutralColour & scent
Stem | Flower | Foliage | Fruit | |
Spring | Blue | Green | ||
---|---|---|---|---|
Summer | Green | |||
Autumn | ||||
Winter |
Position
- Partial shade
Aspect
North–facing or West–facing or East–facing
Exposure
Exposed or Sheltered Hardiness
H6Botanical details
- Family
- Boraginaceae
- Native to the UK
- No
- Foliage
- Deciduous
- Habit
- Matforming
- 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
- Europe
How to grow
Cultivation
Grow as vigorous ground cover in humus-rich soil in lightly shaded places
Propagation
Propagate by seed or by division
Suggested planting locations and garden types
- Rock garden
- City and courtyard gardens
- Cottage and informal garden
- Gravel garden
- Ground cover
- Flower borders and beds
Pruning
No pruning required
Pests
Generally pest-free
Diseases
Generally disease-free
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