East facing, north facing, south facing, west facing
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Chalky / Alkaline / Clay / Heavy / Moist / Well Drained / Light / Sandy
Navelwort is a delightful, low-spreading plant for shady corners. It flowers in spring and early summer, producing masses of small, sky-blue blooms similar to those of forget-me-nots.
Omphalodes nitida forms a compact clump of small, shiny green leaves, from which arching sprays of blue, star-shaped flowers emerge. It's a pretty plant, perfect for growing in shady woodland borders. For best results, team them with late spring bulbs, dicentra and solomon's seal in an informal border or light woodland.
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Omphalodes and wildlife
Omphalodes has no particular known value to wildlife in the UK.
