Baby Blue Eyes


Common Name: Baby Blue Eyes

Scientific Name: Nemophila menziesii

USDA Hardiness Zones: N/A (grown as an annual)

Approximate number of seeds per gram (ounce) : 560 (16,000)

Sun:   partial shade

Water: keep soil moderately moist during germination, water moderately and regularly, especially in the warmer months.

Soil: cover with 1/16 inch of light, sandy soil

Temperature: 13 to 19 degrees Celsius (55 to 65 degrees Fahrenheit), grows best in cooler climates

Spacing: 8 pounds per acre or 6 to 8 inches apart in flower beds

Germination Time: one to four weeks


Baby Blue Eyes is a wildflower native to California and blooms during the spring months.  It is low growing plant that looks best in borders and rock gardens.  Baby Blue Eyes will self seed fairly readily so deadheading is important if you don't want it to spread.

Baby Blue Eyes Flower

 

 

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