Kingdom Plantae Family Boraginaceae Genus Nemophila | Order (unplaced) Subfamily Hydrophylloideae Rank Species | |
Similar Nemophila spatulata, Nemophila aphylla, Nemophila heterophylla, Nemophila parviflora, Nemophila menziesii | ||
Nemophila phacelioides is a flowering forb native to Texas, Oklahoma, Louisiana, and Alabama. The plant has medium-sized blue or purple flowers, and is an annual plant. The flower is known commonly as baby blue eyes, Texas baby blue eyes, largeflower baby blue eyes, or flannel breeches.
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Habitat
Nemophila phacelioides grows in shady, moist areas with nutritious soil in small clusters.
Description
The flower of the plant has a blue or purple outer edge, fading into white. The flowers are about an inch wide, and have five petals. The leaves of the plant are irregular, with about 7-10 teeth. The plant grows about 10 inches tall, and can often form a blanket cover over the ground blooming in late February or early March.
Cultivation
This plant performs well in the shade, and needs slightly moist soil. Baby Blue Eyes do well sown from seed, with about 12 inches of spacing. Seeds can be collected by tying a bag to the flower head.