Five Spot, Five-Spot Baby, Fivespot
A popular garden plant, Nemophila maculata (Five Spot) is a small trailing annual boasting a profusion of bowl-shaped white flowers, 1.5 in. across (4 cm), adorned with a violet spot at the tip of each petal. Blooming from mid-spring to mid-summer (depending on locations), the blossoms are borne in clusters at the branch tips and rise above the foliage of small, pinnately lobed leaves. Numerous pollinating insects are attracted to the flowers, including bees and butterflies. Five Spot is a most charming wildflower that grows best in cool summer climates and does not tolerate hot and humid weather. Easy to grow, it looks spectacular planted in drifts, adding a wave of bright color to the landscape. It is also a fine choice for rock gardens, garden edging, containers, or in a wildflower meadow.
| Hardiness |
3 - 10 |
|---|---|
| Climate Zones | 1, 1A, 1B, 2, 2A, 2B, 3, 3A, 3B, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24 |
| Plant Type | Annuals |
| Plant Family | Boraginaceae |
| Common names | Five Spot |
| Exposure | Full Sun, Partial Sun |
| Season of Interest |
Spring (Mid, Late) Summer (Early, Mid) |
| Height |
6" - 1' (15cm - 30cm) |
| Spread |
6" - 1' (15cm - 30cm) |
| Spacing |
10" - 12" (25cm - 30cm) |
| Maintenance | Low |
| Water Needs | Average |
| Soil Type | Loam |
| Soil pH | Acid, Alkaline, Neutral |
| Soil Drainage | Moist but Well-Drained |
| Characteristics | Showy |
| Native Plants | United States, Rocky Mountains, Pacific Northwest, California, Oregon, Utah |
| Attracts | Bees, Butterflies |
| Garden Uses | Beds And Borders, Edging, Hanging Baskets, Patio And Containers |
| Garden Styles | City and Courtyard, Gravel and Rock Garden, Informal and Cottage |
| Hardiness |
3 - 10 |
|---|---|
| Climate Zones | 1, 1A, 1B, 2, 2A, 2B, 3, 3A, 3B, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24 |
| Plant Type | Annuals |
| Plant Family | Boraginaceae |
| Common names | Five Spot |
| Exposure | Full Sun, Partial Sun |
| Season of Interest |
Spring (Mid, Late) Summer (Early, Mid) |
| Height |
6" - 1' (15cm - 30cm) |
| Spread |
6" - 1' (15cm - 30cm) |
| Spacing |
10" - 12" (25cm - 30cm) |
| Maintenance | Low |
| Water Needs | Average |
| Soil Type | Loam |
| Soil pH | Acid, Alkaline, Neutral |
| Soil Drainage | Moist but Well-Drained |
| Characteristics | Showy |
| Native Plants | United States, Rocky Mountains, Pacific Northwest, California, Oregon, Utah |
| Attracts | Bees, Butterflies |
| Garden Uses | Beds And Borders, Edging, Hanging Baskets, Patio And Containers |
| Garden Styles | City and Courtyard, Gravel and Rock Garden, Informal and Cottage |
How many Nemophila maculata (Five Spot) do I need for my garden?
| Plant | Quantity | |
|---|---|---|
| Nemophila maculata (Five Spot) | N/A | Buy Plants |
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