Nemophila menziesii

Boraginaceae

Baby Blue Eyes

Fast-growing, spreading annual plant approx 15-25cm high and wide. Small, dentate, grey-green leaves. The bowl-shaped, blue flowers have white centres and occur in spring.

Uses

Flowering annual suitable as a temporary groundcover in rockeries, cottage gardens and garden beds.

Culture

Grow in full sun or part shade in temperate climates. Avoid hot conditions. Prefers fertile, moist and well-drained soil. Protect from winds. Propagate from seed in autumn. Susceptible to aphids.

Propagation

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Cultivars

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Plant Health

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More info

Plant Identification, Landscape Design and Home Garden Expert courses are available through Australian Correspondence Schools, see http://www.acs.edu.au/hort Courses on growing Annual plants are available through Australian Correspondence Schools, see http://www.acs.edu.au/hort

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