Nemophila menziesii (Baby Blue Eyes)
Baby Blue Eyes, Menzies Baby Blue Eyes, Nemophila insignis
A popular garden plant, Nemophila menziesii (Baby Blue Eyes) is a small, trailing annual boasting a profusion of bowl-shaped bright blue flowers, 1.5 in. across (4 cm), adorned with white centers. Blooming from late winter to early summer (depending on locations), the blossoms are borne in clusters at the branch tips. The foliage of small, lobed leaves is hairy. Baby Blue Eyes is a most charming spring 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 true blue color in early spring. It is also a fine choice for rock gardens, garden edging, containers, or in a wildflower meadow.
- Grows up to 3-6 in. tall (7-15 cm) and 6-12 in. wide (15-30 cm). Will self-seed in the landscape.
- Thrives in full sun or part shade in fertile, moist, well-drained soils.
- Ideal for beds and borders, garden edging as a groundcover, city gardens, cottage gardens, rock gardens, and containers.
- No serious pest or disease issues. Keep an eye out for aphids, powdery and downy mildew.
- Propagate by seed sown in-situ in spring or fall.
- Native to Alaska, California, Nevada, Oregon.
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Requirements
Hardiness | 2
– 11 |
---|---|
Heat Zones | 1
– 11 |
Climate Zones | 1, 1A, 1B, 2, 2A, 2B, 3, 3A, 3B, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, A1, A2, A3 |
Plant Type | Annuals |
Exposure | Full Sun, Partial Sun |
Season of Interest |
Spring (Early,Mid,Late) Summer (Early) Winter |
Height | 3" – 6" (7cm – 15cm) |
Spread | 6" – 1' (15cm – 30cm) |
Spacing | 10" – 12" (25cm – 30cm) |
Water Needs | Average |
Maintenance | Low |
Soil Type | Chalk, Clay, Loam, Sand |
Soil pH | Acid, Alkaline, Neutral |
Soil Drainage | Moist but Well-Drained |
Characteristics | Showy |
Native Plants | United States, California, Pacific Northwest, Oregon, Southwest, Nevada |
Garden Uses | Beds and Borders, Edging, Ground Covers, Patio and Containers |
Garden Styles | City and Courtyard, Gravel and Rock Garden, Informal and Cottage, Prairie and Meadow |
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While every effort has been made to describe these plants accurately, please keep in mind that height, bloom time, and color may differ in various climates. The description of these plants has been written based on numerous outside resources.
Requirements
Hardiness | 2
– 11 |
---|---|
Heat Zones | 1
– 11 |
Climate Zones | 1, 1A, 1B, 2, 2A, 2B, 3, 3A, 3B, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, A1, A2, A3 |
Plant Type | Annuals |
Exposure | Full Sun, Partial Sun |
Season of Interest |
Spring (Early,Mid,Late) Summer (Early) Winter |
Height | 3" – 6" (7cm – 15cm) |
Spread | 6" – 1' (15cm – 30cm) |
Spacing | 10" – 12" (25cm – 30cm) |
Water Needs | Average |
Maintenance | Low |
Soil Type | Chalk, Clay, Loam, Sand |
Soil pH | Acid, Alkaline, Neutral |
Soil Drainage | Moist but Well-Drained |
Characteristics | Showy |
Native Plants | United States, California, Pacific Northwest, Oregon, Southwest, Nevada |
Garden Uses | Beds and Borders, Edging, Ground Covers, Patio and Containers |
Garden Styles | City and Courtyard, Gravel and Rock Garden, Informal and Cottage, Prairie and Meadow |