Omphalodes cappadocica 'Lilac Mist'
Cappadocian navelwort 'Lilac Mist'
A clump-forming, evergreen perennial to 25cm in height, with finely hairy, ovate to heart-shaped, mid-green basal leaves, and loose racemes of light lavender, white-eyed flowers 5mm in width, produced in early spring
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Size
Ultimate height
0.1–0.5 metresTime to ultimate height
2–5 yearsUltimate spread
0.1–0.5 metresGrowing conditions
Moisture
Moist but well–drainedpH
Acid, Alkaline, NeutralColour & scent
| Stem | Flower | Foliage | Fruit | |
| Spring | Purple | Green | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Summer | Green | |||
| Autumn | Green | |||
| Winter |
Position
- Partial shade
Aspect
East–facing or North–facing
Exposure
Sheltered Hardiness
H5Botanical details
- Family
- Boraginaceae
- Native to GB / Ireland
- No
- Foliage
- Evergreen
- Habit
- Clump forming
- Genus
Omphalodes can be annuals, biennials or perennials, with simple leaves and terminal racemes or cymes of blue or white flowers resembling those of Myosotis (forget-me-not)
- Name status
Accepted
How to grow
Cultivation
Grow in a moderately fertile, moist soil enriched with humus in partial shade
Propagation
Propagate by seed in pots in a cold frame in spring or propagate by division in early spring
Suggested planting locations and garden types
- City and courtyard gardens
- Coastal
- Cottage and informal garden
- Patio and container plants
- Rock garden
- Wildlife gardens
- Flower borders and beds
Pruning
Cut back after flowering is finished to encourage new growth
Pests
Diseases
Generally disease-free
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