Presenting a frothy little cloud of springtime charm, Omphalodes linifolia, also known as Venus Navelwort, produces pristine white forget-me-not-like flowers that bounce above upright stems and linear blue-green foliage. This hardy Mediterranean annual is sweet, cheerful, and perfect for bringing brightness to the front of a border, cottage garden, meadow-style planting, or sunny container.

Growing about 16" tall and wide, Venus Navelwort has a soft, airy look that pairs beautifully with Greek poppies, roses, bachelor buttons, larkspur, violas, and other spring annual flowers. Its clean white blooms are especially useful for cooling down hot colors or lighting up pastels, and the plant’s relaxed habit gives the garden that easy, self-sown romance we love.

Plant Omphalodes linifolia in full sun to light shade with well-drained soil. Once established, volunteer seedlings often need little to no extra water the following season. Easy, charming, and delightfully fresh, it is a lovely annual for spring gardens. Explore more seasonal favorites in our Annuals collection.