Blue-Eyed Mary, Creeping Forget-Me-

Omphalodes Verna

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Overview

Omphalodes verna, or Blue-Eyed Mary, is an herbaceous perennial known for its striking sky-blue flowers with white centers resembling eyes. Thriving in partial shade, it forms lush mats reaching 4-6 inches tall with a spread of up to 12 inches. Ideal for woodland gardens, this low-maintenance ground cover blooms in early spring, prefers moist, well-drained soil, and offers a charming carpet of color under deciduous trees or in shaded borders.

Sun Half, ShadeWater Extra in Summer, MediumZones 6–9Climate Temperate

Blue-Eyed Mary, Creeping Forget-Me- (Omphalodes Verna) — is an herbaceous perennial known for its striking sky-blue flowers with white centers resembling eyes

Blue-Eyed Mary, Creeping Forget-Me- (Omphalodes Verna) — is an herbaceous perennial known for its striking sky-blue flowers with white centers resembling eyes

Blue-Eyed Mary, Creeping Forget-Me- (Omphalodes Verna) — particularly suitable for a charming underplanting in wooded areas or along shaded borders

Blue-Eyed Mary, Creeping Forget-Me- (Omphalodes Verna) — is a captivating herbaceous perennial that adds a delicate splash of color to any garden

Blue-Eyed Mary, Creeping Forget-Me- (Omphalodes Verna) — or more formally known as the Omphalodes verna

Blue-Eyed Mary, Creeping Forget-Me- (Omphalodes Verna) — and offers a charming carpet of color under deciduous trees or in shaded borders

Blue-Eyed Mary, Creeping Forget-Me- (Omphalodes Verna) — this low-maintenance ground cover blooms in early spring

Culture

Sun: Half, Shade
Water: Extra in Summer, Medium
USDA zones: 6–9

Shape & size

Classification

Family: Boraginaceae
Climate: Temperate

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Blue-Eyed Mary, Creeping Forget-Me- (Omphalodes Verna) — Thriving in partial shade, it forms lush mats reaching 4-6 inches tall with a spread of up to 12 inches

Blue-Eyed Mary, Creeping Forget-Me- (Omphalodes Verna) — is an herbaceous perennial known for its striking sky-blue flowers with white centers resembling eyes

Blue-Eyed Mary, Creeping Forget-Me- (Omphalodes Verna) — particularly suitable for a charming underplanting in wooded areas or along shaded borders

Blue-Eyed Mary, Creeping Forget-Me- (Omphalodes Verna) — is a captivating herbaceous perennial that adds a delicate splash of color to any garden

Blue-Eyed Mary, Creeping Forget-Me- (Omphalodes Verna) — or more formally known as the Omphalodes verna

Blue-Eyed Mary, Creeping Forget-Me- (Omphalodes Verna) — and offers a charming carpet of color under deciduous trees or in shaded borders

Blue-Eyed Mary, Creeping Forget-Me- (Omphalodes Verna) — this low-maintenance ground cover blooms in early spring

Blue-Eyed Mary, Creeping Forget-Me- (Omphalodes Verna) — Ideal for woodland gardens

Blue-Eyed Mary, Creeping Forget-Me- (Omphalodes Verna) — offering ground cover with a quaint

Blue-Eyed Mary, Creeping Forget-Me- (Omphalodes Verna) — with a spread of 12 to 18 inches

Blue-Eyed Mary, Creeping Forget-Me- (Omphalodes Verna) — typically reaching a height of 4 to 6 inches

Blue-Eyed Mary, Creeping Forget-Me- (Omphalodes Verna) — The plant exhibits a lush

Blue-Eyed Mary, Creeping Forget-Me- (Omphalodes Verna) — each adorned with a bright white eye

Blue-Eyed Mary, Creeping Forget-Me- (Omphalodes Verna) — cottage garden appeal.<br><br>This springtime bloomer is characterized by its striking true-blue

Blue-Eyed Mary, Creeping Forget-Me- (Omphalodes Verna) — which contrast beautifully with its glossy

Blue-Eyed Mary, Creeping Forget-Me- (Omphalodes Verna) — The flowers measure approximately 0.5 inches in diameter, creating a subtle yet impactful visual effect

Blue-Eyed Mary, Creeping Forget-Me- (Omphalodes Verna) — making it an excellent option for areas where many plants typically struggle

Blue-Eyed Mary, Creeping Forget-Me- (Omphalodes Verna) — well-drained soil with a rich organic composition and thrives in partial to full shade

Blue-Eyed Mary, Creeping Forget-Me- (Omphalodes Verna) — They emerge in early spring and persist until late spring

Blue-Eyed Mary, Creeping Forget-Me- (Omphalodes Verna) — requiring minimal upkeep beyond occasional watering during dry periods.<br><br>When designing a

Blue-Eyed Mary, Creeping Forget-Me- (Omphalodes Verna) — blue and multi-colored flowers in the garden

Blue-Eyed Mary, Creeping Forget-Me- (Omphalodes Verna) — ground cover / perennial with blue and multi-colored blooms

Blue-Eyed Mary, Creeping Forget-Me- (Omphalodes Verna) — It's resistant to most pests and diseases and is relatively low maintenance

Blue-Eyed Mary, Creeping Forget-Me- (Omphalodes Verna) — inviting clients to enjoy a serene and picturesque garden scene

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