Is Shining Navelwort safe for pets?

Yes, Shining Navelwort (Omphalodes Nitida) is considered safe for cats and dogs.

Is Shining Navelwort easy to care for?

Shining Navelwort has a easy care difficulty rating. It requires medium watering and partial_shade or dappled_shade light.

Can Shining Navelwort grow indoors?

Yes, Shining Navelwort is suitable for indoor growing. It thrives in partial_shade or dappled_shade light conditions.

Shining Navelwort (Omphalodes Nitida) is a perennial herb in the Boraginaceae family with easy care difficulty. It requires moderate watering and partial shade or dappled_shade light in USDA hardiness zones 6-9. This plant is safe for cats and dogs. It can be grown indoors.

A compact, clump-forming perennial with glossy green leaves and blue, star-shaped flowers.

Last updated: February 2026

Shining Navelwort

Omphalodes Nitida

A compact, clump-forming perennial with glossy green leaves and blue, star-shaped flowers.

Quick Facts

Type

herb

Lifecycle

perennial

Care Difficulty

Easy

Water Needs

Moderate

Light

Partial Shade, dappled_shade

Hardiness Zones

6-9

Safety

🐕

Pet Safe

👶

Child Safe

✅

Non-Toxic

Growing Conditions

Soil Types:loamy, silty

Indoor:Yes

Outdoor:Yes

Garden Use:groundcover, specimen

Care Calendar

Monthly care tasks for Shining Navelwort

Jan

Prune

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Fertilize

Mar

Repot

Apr

Water+

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Expert Care Tips

Pro tips from botanists and plant experts

Watering Tip

Check soil moisture by inserting your finger 1 inch deep. Water only when the top layer feels dry to prevent overwatering.

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Taxonomy

Family:Boraginaceae

Genus:Omphalodes