Starry Eyes cappadocian navelwort
Omphalodes cappadocica 'Starry Eyes'
RHS AGM 2021
USDA zones6 to 9
SunHandles partial sun to full shade
WaterHandles moderate to moist soil
Size6 to 9 inches tall9 to 12 inches wide
- Bloom season
- Spring, summer
- Bloom color
- Deep blue with white edges
- Soil types
- Sand, loam, clay, chalk
- Soil pH
- Acid, alkaline, neutral
Garden uses
Notes
'Starry Eyes' cappadocian navelwort (Omphalodes cappadocica 'Starry Eyes') is a perennial for borders, ground cover, and naturalized areas. It is hardy to USDA zone 6, or down to -10°F (-23°C). This plant likes part sun to full shade and average to moist soil of most types. The deep blue flowers have white edges and open from early spring into early summer. It stays 6 to 9 inches tall and stays green through winter.
Pairs well with Lady fern, Sweet woodruff, and Snake's head.