Nemophila maculata grow and care – herbaceous of the genus Nemophila also known as Baby blue eyes, Nemophila maculata annual plant, used as ornamental ground cover plant, can grow in temperate, subtropical or mediterranean, climate and grow in hardiness zone 3-10.
Leaves color green in pinnatisect shape.
Flower color white to light purple with blue or purple spots in bowl shape with 5 petals.
Well drained soil
What is the best way to start growing?
Plant / Seedling / Seed
Is it necessary to graft or use vegetative reproduction?
No
Difficulties or problems when growing:
Invasive
Planting season:
Autumn, winter, spring
Pests and diseases:
Aphids
Pruning season:
Summer
How to prune:
Just design
Size of the plant?
10-30cm, 4-12 inches
Growth speed in optimal condition:
Fast growing / Medium growing
Water requirement:
Average amount of water / Big amount of water
Light conditions in optimal condition for growing:
Full Sun / Half Shade
Is it possible to grow indoor as houseplant?
No
Growing is also possible in a planter /flowerpot / containers:
Yes
Bloom season?
Spring / Summer / Autumn
General information about the flower:
Bowl shape flower in white to light purple color with blue or purple
Nemophila maculata
Planting Season: Autumn Planting, Spring Planting, Winter planting
Light exposure requirements: Full sun Plants, Part shade Plants
Climates that the plant can grow: Mediterranean Climate, Subtropics Climate, Temperate Climate
Growing speed of the plant: Average growing plants, Fast growing plants
Plant life-form: Annual plant, Herbaceous
Plant Uses: Ground cover plants, Ornamental plants
Requirements for watering the plant: Big amount of water, Regularly water
Hardiness zones: Hardiness zone 10, Hardiness zone 3, Hardiness zone 4, Hardiness zone 5, Hardiness zone 6, Hardiness zone 7, Hardiness zone 8, Hardiness zone 9
Ornamental parts: Ornamental flower, Ornamental leaves, Ornamental plant
Leaf color:
Blooming season: Autumn flowers, Spring flowers, Summer flowers
Flower colors: Blue flower, Purple flower, White flower
Harvest Season:
Edible Parts:
Culinary uses: