Flower - Baby Blue Eyes (Nemophila menziesii) Non-GMO - Organically Grown - Flower
Flower - Baby Blue Eyes (Nemophila menziesii) Non-GMO - Organically Grown - Flower
Annual
Full sun: Prefers full sun to partial shade
Full description
Baby Blue Eyes is a delicate, low-growing annual wildflower native to California, known for its soft sky-blue petals with white centers. Growing 6–12 inches tall, it spreads gently to form a lush, carpet-like display, making it perfect for borders, containers, and wildflower gardens. Its finely textured, fern-like foliage adds a soft, airy look beneath the blooms.
Flowering in spring to early summer, it attracts pollinators like bees and butterflies. Baby Blue Eyes is easy to grow and may self-seed in favorable conditions, returning naturally year after year. Its calming blue tones create a serene, meadow-like effect when planted in groups.
Medicinal properties
Nemophila menziesii is not commonly used in herbal medicine and has no well-documented medicinal properties. It is primarily valued as an ornamental and pollinator-friendly plant.
Full Growing information from seed:
- Sow directly outdoors in early spring or fall
- Prefers cool growing conditions
- Choose well-draining soil
- Plant in full sun to partial shade
- Scatter seeds on soil surface (requires light to germinate)
- Press seeds gently into soil, do not bury deeply
- Keep soil consistently moist during germination
- Germination occurs in 7–21 days
- Thin seedlings to 6–8 inches apart
- Water regularly but avoid overwatering
- Deadheading optional to extend bloom time
- Allow some flowers to go to seed for natural reseeding NO
Stratification: No stratification required
Seed count: 50 seeds