Nemophila Seeds – Baby Blue Eyes

Bring a touch of soft, sky-blue charm to your garden with Nemophila Seeds – Baby Blue Eyes. Known for their delicate cup-shaped blossoms, these annuals add a delightful splash of blue to flower beds, borders, and containers. Native to California, Baby Blue Eyes are easy to grow and thrive in cool climates, making them perfect for spring and early summer blooms. Their finely divided foliage and spreading habit create a lush ground cover that complements any garden style.

Features:

• Produces abundant soft blue flowers with white centers

• Excellent for borders, rock gardens, or wildflower meadows

• Low-growing and spreading habit ideal for ground cover

• Attracts bees and butterflies to your garden

• Easy to grow and low maintenance

Specifications:

• Botanical Name: Nemophila menziesii

• Common Name (US): Baby Blue Eyes

• Plant Type: Annual

• Height: 6–12 inches

• Spread: 6–12 inches

• Flower Color: Sky blue with white centers

• Light Requirements: Full sun to partial shade

• Soil Type: Well-drained, moderately fertile soil

• Germination Time: 7–14 days

• Bloom Season: Spring to early summer

• USDA Hardiness Zones: 3–10

• Planting Season:

  • Spring Planting: February–April (Zones 3–8)

  • Fall Planting: September–October (Zones 9–10)

• Water Requirements: Moderate, keep soil moist but not soggy

• Planting Depth: 1/8 inch

• Ideal Temperature for Germination: 55–65°F (13–18°C)

Grow Tip:
Sow seeds directly outdoors in early spring or fall. Avoid transplanting as roots are delicate. Perfect for naturalized areas, slopes, and cottage gardens.