Blue-Eyed Mary, Creeping Forget-Me-Not, Venus's Buttons
Resembling Myosotis, Omphalodes verna (Blue-Eyed Mary) is a charming semi-evergreen perennial ground cover which sends forth sprays of white-eyed, bright blue flowers reminiscent of forget-me-not from late winter to early spring. Each brilliant, tiny flower is highlighted against the oval, fresh, spring-green leaves. Ideal for a shady border to weave through shrubs and perennials or to hide the fading foliage of spring bulbs. Vigorous, plant it in large drifts to create a sea of blue.
| Hardiness |
6 - 9 |
|---|---|
| Heat Zones |
6 - 9 |
| Climate Zones | 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21 |
| Plant Type | Perennials |
| Plant Family | Boraginaceae |
| Common names | Creeping-Forget-Me-Not |
| Exposure | Partial Sun |
| Season of Interest |
Spring (Early) Winter |
| Height |
6" - 1' (15cm - 30cm) |
| Spread |
9" - 1' (23cm - 30cm) |
| Spacing |
9" - 12" (23cm - 30cm) |
| Maintenance | Low |
| Water Needs | Average |
| Soil Type | Chalk, Loam, Sand |
| Soil pH | Acid, Alkaline, Neutral |
| Soil Drainage | Moist but Well-Drained |
| Characteristics | Showy |
| Garden Uses | Beds And Borders, Ground Covers |
| Garden Styles | City and Courtyard, Gravel and Rock Garden, Informal and Cottage |
| Hardiness |
6 - 9 |
|---|---|
| Heat Zones |
6 - 9 |
| Climate Zones | 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21 |
| Plant Type | Perennials |
| Plant Family | Boraginaceae |
| Common names | Creeping-Forget-Me-Not |
| Exposure | Partial Sun |
| Season of Interest |
Spring (Early) Winter |
| Height |
6" - 1' (15cm - 30cm) |
| Spread |
9" - 1' (23cm - 30cm) |
| Spacing |
9" - 12" (23cm - 30cm) |
| Maintenance | Low |
| Water Needs | Average |
| Soil Type | Chalk, Loam, Sand |
| Soil pH | Acid, Alkaline, Neutral |
| Soil Drainage | Moist but Well-Drained |
| Characteristics | Showy |
| Garden Uses | Beds And Borders, Ground Covers |
| Garden Styles | City and Courtyard, Gravel and Rock Garden, Informal and Cottage |
How many Omphalodes verna (Blue-Eyed Mary) do I need for my garden?
| Plant | Quantity | |
|---|---|---|
| Omphalodes verna (Blue-Eyed Mary) | N/A | Buy Plants |
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