Basic Information Common Name: Nonea Scientific Name: Nonea Native Habitat: The genus *Nonea* is native to Europe, the Mediterranean region, and western Asia. Specific habitats vary depending on the exact species but include rocky slopes, grasslands, and open woodlands. History / Discovery / Cultivator The genus *Nonea* belongs to the Boraginaceae
Basic Information Common Name: Yellow Alkanet Scientific Name: Nonea lutea Native Habitat: Central and Southwestern Asia (specifically, the Caucasus region and Turkey) History / Discovery / Cultivator Yellow Alkanet, scientifically known as Nonea lutea, is a captivating perennial herb with a history deeply rooted in the landscapes of Central and So
Basic Information Common Name: Cerinthe Scientific Name: Cerinthe Native Habitat: Mediterranean region, including Southern Europe and North Africa. History / Discovery / Cultivator Cerinthe, also known as Honeywort, boasts a history intertwined with the sun-drenched landscapes of the Mediterranean. While a precise “discovery date” is el
Basic Information Common Name: Honeywort Scientific Name: Cerinthe major Native Habitat: Mediterranean Region History / Discovery / Cultivator Cerinthe major, commonly known as Honeywort, is a captivating annual native to the Mediterranean region, particularly areas like Southern Europe, North Africa, and parts of the Middle East. Its journey from
Basic Information Common Name: Omphalodes Scientific Name: Omphalodes Native Habitat: Europe and Asia Minor, particularly in woodland areas. History / Discovery / Cultivator Omphalodes, belonging to the Boraginaceae family, is a genus of flowering plants with a captivating history rooted in the woodlands of Europe and Asia Minor. The name “Om
Basic Information Common Name: Cappadocian Navelwort Scientific Name: Omphalodes cappadocica Native Habitat: Shaded, moist woodlands of Turkey and the Caucasus. History / Discovery / Cultivator Omphalodes cappadocica, commonly known as Cappadocian Navelwort, is a charming and relatively low-growing perennial native to the woodlands of Turkey and th
Basic Information Common Name: Blue-Eyed Mary Scientific Name: Omphalodes verna Native Habitat: Moist woodlands of Central and Eastern Europe. History / Discovery / Cultivator Omphalodes verna, commonly known as Blue-Eyed Mary, boasts a history deeply intertwined with the shaded woodlands of Central and Eastern Europe. While a precise “discov
Basic Information Common Name: Tall Lungwort Scientific Name: Mertensia paniculata Native Habitat: Boreal forests and moist meadows of North America (Alaska, Canada, and northern parts of the United States). History / Discovery / Cultivator Mertensia paniculata, commonly known as Tall Lungwort or Tall Bluebells, is a charming wildflower native to t
Basic Information Common Name: Oysterleaf Scientific Name: Mertensia maritima Native Habitat: Coastal regions of the North Atlantic and Arctic oceans, including parts of Canada, Greenland, Iceland, Norway, Russia, and Scotland. History / Discovery / Cultivator Mertensia maritima, commonly known as Oysterleaf, is a fascinating plant with a unique fl
Basic Information Common Name: Virginia Bluebell Scientific Name: Mertensia virginica Native Habitat: Moist woodlands and floodplains of eastern North America. History / Discovery / Cultivator Mertensia virginica, commonly known as the Virginia Bluebell, boasts a rich history interwoven with both botanical exploration and horticultural appreciation
