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.

• Grows up to 6-12 in. tall and wide (15-30 cm). Will self-seed in the landscape.
• Thrives in full sun or part shade, in fertile, moist, well-drained soils. This plant is intolerant of dry soils and drought. It must be watered during dry periods in the summer to promote flowering.
• Ideal for beds and borders, garden edging, city gardens, cottage gardens, rock gardens, containers, or hanging baskets.
• No serious pest or disease issues. Keep an eye out for aphids, and powdery and downy mildew.
• Cut back after flowering.
• Propagate by seed sown in situ in spring or fall.
• Native to California, Oregon, and Utah.