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Nemophila menziesii

Baby Blue Eyes

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Information by: Jerry Sortomme - Editor        Photographer:

 

Description

Nemophila menziesii is an annual. Trailing plants are 6"-12" high, with bell-shaped flowers to 1" across. Flowers are sky blue with whitish centers. Pale green, hairy, fern-like foliage gives plants a delicate appearance.

 

Plant Type

Ground cover, Annual

Height Range

Under 1'

Flower Color

Blue

Flower Season

Summer

Leaf Color

Green

Bark Color

n/a

Fruit Color

n/a

Fruit Season

n/a

Sun

Full, Half

Water

Low, Medium

Growth Rate

Moderate

Soil Type

Sandy, Clay, Loam, Rocky, Unparticular

Soil Condition

Poor

Soil pH

Acid, Neutral

Adverse Factors

n/a

Design Styles

Meadow, Woodland

Accenting Features

Showy Flowers

Seasonal Interest

Summer

Location Uses

Perennial Border

Special Uses

Container, Mass Planting

Attracts Wildlife

n/a

Water Saving Tip:

An easy water-wise improvement in lawn areas is to change high output spray sprinkler nozzles to low-flow rotators.

You'll have less runoff and be less likely to apply more water than is needed.