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Iberodes linifolia has some common insect problems:
Slugs & Snails on Ornamental Plants

Venus's Navelwort Iberodes linifolia

Previously known as:

  • Cynoglossum linifolium
  • Omphalodes kuzinskyanae
  • Omphalodes linifolia
Phonetic Spelling
EYE-ber-oh-deezĀ  lin-ih-FOH-lee-ah
Description

Navelwort is a drought-tolerant, flowering annual, native to Southwestern Europe. It has dainty white flowers, a branching habit, and blue-green leaves and is found in dry open areas. It is a small plant, maturing about a year after planting to about 16 inches tall and 6 inches wide. The plant is known under a several genus, Iberodes, Cynoglossum, and Omphalodes. The more common genus name, Iberodes, refers to the plant's Iberian native home. The species name is Latin for “with leaves like flax".

Plant in moist, well-drained soil and full sun. It tolerates sandy and clay soils and prefers a cool climate, but works well in xeriscapes.  It is an annual, but naturalizes and self-seeds easily and tends to come back in the same area each year. It does not take well to transplanting. The plant is bushy, but can be pruned to shape after flowering is complete.

Diseases, Insect Pests, and Other Plant Problems:

No known diseases. Slugs and snails can be a problem.

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Cultivars / Varieties:
Tags:
#white flowers#dainty#naturalizes#pollinator plant#flowers late spring#flowers midsummer#border front#nectar plant fall#nectar plant summer#nectar plant spring#flowers early summer#flowers late summer#compact habit#flowers early fall#flowers midspring#wildlife friendly
 
Cultivars / Varieties:
Tags:
#white flowers#dainty#naturalizes#pollinator plant#flowers late spring#flowers midsummer#border front#nectar plant fall#nectar plant summer#nectar plant spring#flowers early summer#flowers late summer#compact habit#flowers early fall#flowers midspring#wildlife friendly
  • Attributes:
    Genus:
    Iberodes
    Species:
    linifolia
    Family:
    Boraginaceae
    Life Cycle:
    Annual
    Recommended Propagation Strategy:
    Seed
    Country Or Region Of Origin:
    France, Spain, and Portugal
    Distribution:
    The Black Sea region, Northern Africa, Labrador, Ontario, and Washington state.
    Wildlife Value:
    Flowers attract bees and butterflies.
    Dimensions:
    Height: 1 ft. 0 in. - 1 ft. 4 in.
    Width: 0 ft. 4 in. - 0 ft. 6 in.
  • Whole Plant Traits:
    Plant Type:
    Annual
    Habit/Form:
    Erect
    Multi-stemmed
    Growth Rate:
    Rapid
    Maintenance:
    Low
  • Cultural Conditions:
    Light:
    Full sun (6 or more hours of direct sunlight a day)
    Partial Shade (Direct sunlight only part of the day, 2-6 hours)
    Soil Texture:
    Clay
    Loam (Silt)
    Sand
    Soil pH:
    Acid (<6.0)
    Alkaline (>8.0)
    Neutral (6.0-8.0)
    Soil Drainage:
    Good Drainage
    Moist
    Occasionally Wet
    Available Space To Plant:
    Less than 12 inches
    12 inches-3 feet
    NC Region:
    Coastal
    Mountains
    Piedmont
    USDA Plant Hardiness Zone:
    1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4a, 4b, 5a, 5b, 6a, 6b, 7a, 7b, 8a, 8b, 9a, 9b, 10a, 10b, 11a, 11b
  • Flowers:
    Flower Color:
    White
    Flower Inflorescence:
    Raceme
    Flower Value To Gardener:
    Good Cut
    Long Bloom Season
    Flower Bloom Time:
    Fall
    Spring
    Summer
    Flower Description:
    Dainty white or off-white flowers, slightly fragrant, have a long bloom season through the Spring and Summer.
  • Leaves:
    Leaf Color:
    Blue
    Green
    Leaf Shape:
    Lanceolate
    Hairs Present:
    Yes
    Leaf Description:
    Narrow, blue-green foliage, slightly hairy.
  • Stem:
    Stem Is Aromatic:
    No
  • Landscape:
    Landscape Location:
    Coastal
    Container
    Small Space
    Landscape Theme:
    Butterfly Garden
    Cottage Garden
    Drought Tolerant Garden
    Fairy Garden
    Pollinator Garden
    Design Feature:
    Border
    Mass Planting
    Attracts:
    Bees
    Butterflies
    Resistance To Challenges:
    Drought