Nemophila menziessii
This is a 6-10 inch wildflower that produces beautiful 1 inch cup shaped spring or summer flowers that are sky-blue with white centers. Excellent massed under deciduous trees or as a cover for bulbs. When to Plant: Broadcast seed in fall where winters are mild, in early spring everywhere else. Packet is 1/8 ounce, about 1,900 seeds.
Nemophila Seeds
Nemophila menziessii var. discoidalis
The nearly black flowers have an attractive white picotee. An easy to grow 8-12 inch spreading annual that usually reseeds, coming back year after year. Packet is 2 grams, about 500 seeds.
Nemophila maculata
Five Spot is very similar in habit and appearance to Baby Blue Eyes but its spring or summer flowers are white with bright purple spots on the tips of the petals. Growing 6-10 inches tall, it is a great choice for beds, borders, rock gardens, patio containers or hanging baskets. When to plant: Broadcast seed in fall where winters are mild, in early spring everywhere else. Packet is 1/4 ounce, about 900 seeds.
How to Plant NEMOPHILA SeedsDirect sow into prepared seed beds that have been cleared of weeds and have had the top 1 inch of soil loosened. Rake seed in. Press into soil by walking over the area. Keep moist until germination. Can be started indoors in peat pots.
