Taxonomy

Division:

Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants

Family:

Boraginaceae

Genus:

Omphalodes

Species:

Omphalodes verna

USDA Symbol:

OMVE

Growth Characteristics

Life Cycle:

Annual

Growth Habit:

Forb/herb

Height:

20 cm

Light Requirements:

Part Shade

Drought Tolerance:

Low

Bloom Months:

mar,apr,may

Bloom Colors:

blue, white

Ground Cover:

Yes

Garden & Ecology Notes

Wildlife Value:

bees

Deer Resistant:

Yes

Soil Requirements

Soil Type:

rich, well-drained loamy soil

pH:

6.0 - 7.5 (slightly acidic to neutral)

Drainage:

excellent drainage required

Moisture:

consistently moist

Notes:

prefers shaded woodland environments

Propagation & Germination

Stratification:

Cold/moist stratification required — 30–60 days

Germination Time:

14–42 days

Notes:

Seeds require cold stratification and germinate best at cool temperatures around 10-15°C. Fresh seed germinates more reliably.

The above propagation data sourced from Claude AI