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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 6–9Climate 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

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) — It's resistant to most pests and diseases and is relatively low maintenance; offering, image 95
Blue-Eyed Mary, Creeping Forget-Me- (Omphalodes Verna) — requiring minimal upkeep beyond occasional watering during dry periods.<br><br>When, image 96
Blue-Eyed Mary, Creeping Forget-Me- (Omphalodes Verna) — inviting clients to enjoy a serene and picturesque garden scene; is an herbaceous, image 97

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