Oregon Native: Nemophila menziesii (Baby Blue Eyes)

Plant Name:  Nemophila menziesii
Common name: Baby Blue Eyes
Plant Type:  Trailing Annual
Plant Height: 6”
Spread: 1’
Bloom Time: February – June
Flower Color:  Bright Blue Petals with White Centers
Exposure:  Full Sun to Part Shade
Soil Requirements: Moist, Fertile, Well-Drained.
Water Needs: Low
Attributes: Attracts Insects, Butterflies, Native Bees.
Note: Watch for Aphids, Powdery & Downy Mildew.
Uses: Borders, Rock Gardens, Cascading for Containers.
Native to:  Oregon, California
Oregon Native: YES
USDA Hardiness Zone:  2 – 11

Report: Viki Ashford, AGC Member & Master Gardener

Photo credit: glmory / CC0 –   https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Nemophila_menziesii,_Baby_Blue_Eyes_2.jpg