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 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.
| 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 |
| Plant Family | Boraginaceae |
| Common names | Baby Blue Eyes |
| Exposure | Full Sun, Partial Sun |
| Season of Interest |
Spring (Early, Mid, Late) Summer (Early) Winter |
| Height |
3" - 6" (8cm - 15cm) |
| Spread |
6" - 1' (15cm - 30cm) |
| Spacing |
10" - 12" (25cm - 30cm) |
| Maintenance | Low |
| Water Needs | Average |
| Soil Type | Chalk, Clay, Loam, Sand |
| Soil pH | Acid, Alkaline, Neutral |
| Soil Drainage | Moist but Well-Drained |
| Characteristics | Showy |
| Native Plants | United States, Alaska, California, Pacific Northwest, Southwest, Oregon, Nevada |
| Garden Uses | Beds And Borders, Edging, Ground Covers, Patio And Containers |
| Garden Styles | Informal and Cottage, Prairie and Meadow, Gravel and Rock Garden, City and Courtyard |
| 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 |
| Plant Family | Boraginaceae |
| Common names | Baby Blue Eyes |
| Exposure | Full Sun, Partial Sun |
| Season of Interest |
Spring (Early, Mid, Late) Summer (Early) Winter |
| Height |
3" - 6" (8cm - 15cm) |
| Spread |
6" - 1' (15cm - 30cm) |
| Spacing |
10" - 12" (25cm - 30cm) |
| Maintenance | Low |
| Water Needs | Average |
| Soil Type | Chalk, Clay, Loam, Sand |
| Soil pH | Acid, Alkaline, Neutral |
| Soil Drainage | Moist but Well-Drained |
| Characteristics | Showy |
| Native Plants | United States, Alaska, California, Pacific Northwest, Southwest, Oregon, Nevada |
| Garden Uses | Beds And Borders, Edging, Ground Covers, Patio And Containers |
| Garden Styles | Informal and Cottage, Prairie and Meadow, Gravel and Rock Garden, City and Courtyard |
How many Nemophila menziesii (Baby Blue Eyes) do I need for my garden?
| Plant | Quantity | |
|---|---|---|
| Nemophila menziesii (Baby Blue Eyes) | N/A | Buy Plants |
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