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Baby Blue Eyes

Nemophila menziesii, Boraginaceae

Zones
3–9
Layer
Ground Cover
Lifespan
Annual
Growth
Fast

Guild Roles

Pollinator AttractorGround Cover

Growing Conditions

Sun

Partial Shade (optimal)

Water

Moderate

Soil pH

6 – 7.5

Tolerances

Drought
Frost
Heat
Pest Resistance
Disease Resist.

Companion Plants

Wild PansyViola tricolor
Pollinator SharingBeneficial Insect Habitat
AppleMalus domestica
Beneficial Insect HabitatPollinator Sharing

Antagonistic Plants

Japanese HoneysuckleLonicera japonica

Invasive honeysuckle smothers low-growing native annuals like baby blue eyes through aggressive spreading

Uses

Functions

Pollinator Support

Common Questions

What zones does Baby Blue Eyes grow in?

Baby Blue Eyes grows in USDA hardiness zones 3 through 9.

What are good companion plants for Baby Blue Eyes?

Good companions for Baby Blue Eyes include Wild Pansy, Apple.

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