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Omphalodes cappadocica 'Starry Eyes' | Starry Eyes Creeping Navelwort

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DESCRIPTION
Omphalodes cappadocica ‘Starry Eyes’ forms a spreading mat of softly textured, mid-green leaves that create a lush groundcover in spring. Delicate, five-petaled flowers appear in clear sky blue, each accented by a crisp white edge that gives the blooms a star-like appearance. The blossoms are held just above the foliage, creating a light, airy display.

Blooming in mid to late spring, this cultivar originates from selections of a species native to woodland regions of Turkey. It is well suited to shaded borders, woodland gardens, and beneath deciduous shrubs, where it weaves gently among spring bulbs and emerging perennials.

DESCRIPTION
Omphalodes cappadocica ‘Starry Eyes’ forms a spreading mat of softly textured, mid-green leaves that create a lush groundcover in spring. Delicate, five-petaled flowers appear in clear sky blue, each accented by a crisp white edge that gives the blooms a star-like appearance. The blossoms are held just above the foliage, creating a light, airy display.

Blooming in mid to late spring, this cultivar originates from selections of a species native to woodland regions of Turkey. It is well suited to shaded borders, woodland gardens, and beneath deciduous shrubs, where it weaves gently among spring bulbs and emerging perennials.

  • Family: Boraginaceae
    Height: 8 to 12 in
    Width: 18 to 24 in
    Foliage color: Medium to deep green, softly hairy, heart-shaped leaves
    Flower color: Bright blue flowers with distinct white margins and a pale central eye
    Bloom time: Mid to late spring
    Light requirements: Partial shade to full shade
    Water requirements: Moderate, prefers consistently moist but well-drained soil
    Maintenance: Low, remove spent flower stems after blooming and divide clumps if spread becomes excessive
    Growing zone: USDA zones 5 to 8
    Wildlife attractors: Bees, early-season pollinators

    This plant can be seen at Heronswood Garden.

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  • Works Well In:
    ‍ ‍ ● Woodland Gardens
    ‍ ‍ ● Under Trees
    ‍ ‍ ● Pollinator Gardens
    ‍ ‍ ● Borders

    Companion Plants:
    ‍ ‍ Primroses Skimmia
    Trilliums Fuchsias
    Hellebores Ferns

    Design Tip:
    Plant broad drifts beneath deciduous trees where the blue flowers can weave naturally through emerging spring growth. Layer evergreen shrubs, woodland perennials, and contrasting foliage textures to create a luminous planting with graceful repetition, depth, and seasonal continuity.