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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 6–9Type Ground cover, PerennialClimate Temperate
Blue-Eyed Mary, Creeping Forget-Me- (Omphalodes Verna) — requiring minimal upkeep beyond occasional watering during dry periods.<br><br>When, image 96

Culture

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

Shape & size

Classification

Type
Ground cover, Perennial
Family
Boraginaceae
Climate
Temperate

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Blue-Eyed Mary, Creeping Forget-Me- (Omphalodes Verna) — blue and multi-colored flowers in the garden; particularly suitable for a charming, image 98
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) — Ideal for woodland gardens; well-drained soil with a rich organic composition and thrives, image 53
Blue-Eyed Mary, Creeping Forget-Me- (Omphalodes Verna) — each adorned with a bright white eye
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) — well-drained soil with a rich organic composition and thrives in partial to full shade
Blue-Eyed Mary, Creeping Forget-Me- (Omphalodes Verna) — making it an excellent option for areas where many plants typically struggle; and offers a charming
Blue-Eyed Mary, Creeping Forget-Me- (Omphalodes Verna) — well-drained soil with a rich organic composition and thrives in partial to full shade; blue and
Blue-Eyed Mary, Creeping Forget-Me- (Omphalodes Verna) — is an herbaceous perennial known for its striking sky-blue flowers with white centers, image 51
Blue-Eyed Mary, Creeping Forget-Me- (Omphalodes Verna) — ground cover / perennial with blue and multi-colored blooms; which contrast beautifully, image 74
Blue-Eyed Mary, Creeping Forget-Me- (Omphalodes Verna) — with a spread of 12 to 18 inches; ground cover / perennial with blue and multi-colored, image 86
Blue-Eyed Mary, Creeping Forget-Me- (Omphalodes Verna) — this low-maintenance ground cover blooms in early spring; ground cover / perennial for half or shade
Blue-Eyed Mary, Creeping Forget-Me- (Omphalodes Verna) — well-drained soil with a rich organic composition and thrives in partial to full shade, image 68
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) — is a captivating herbaceous perennial that adds a delicate splash of color to any garden
Blue-Eyed Mary, Creeping Forget-Me- (Omphalodes Verna) — offering ground cover with a quaint; or more formally known as the Omphalodes verna
Blue-Eyed Mary, Creeping Forget-Me- (Omphalodes Verna) — They emerge in early spring and persist until late spring; the flowers measure, image 67
Blue-Eyed Mary, Creeping Forget-Me- (Omphalodes Verna) — cottage garden appeal.<br><br>This springtime bloomer is characterized by its striking, image 63
Blue-Eyed Mary, Creeping Forget-Me- (Omphalodes Verna) — typically reaching a height of 4 to 6 inches; they emerge in early spring and persist, image 85
Blue-Eyed Mary, Creeping Forget-Me- (Omphalodes Verna) — Ideal for woodland gardens
Blue-Eyed Mary, Creeping Forget-Me- (Omphalodes Verna) — or more formally known as the Omphalodes verna; each adorned with a bright white eye, image 56
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) — blue and multi-colored flowers in the garden
Blue-Eyed Mary, Creeping Forget-Me- (Omphalodes Verna) — particularly suitable for a charming underplanting in wooded areas or along shaded borders; ideal for
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