Water
Water regularly to keep the soil consistently moist, but not waterlogged. Allow the top inch of soil to dry out slightly between waterings, especially during warmer months.
Reduce watering in cooler periods to prevent root rot.
Also known as Small-Flowered Baby-Blue-Eyes · Smallflower Nemophila
Small-flowered nemophila (Nemophila parviflora) is a delicate annual native to western North America, featuring small, cup-shaped, pale blue to white flowers.
At-a-glance light, water, soil, and growing conditions from plant data
Full sun to partial shade
75% intensity
Prefers morning sun and afternoon shade in hotter climates
Keep soil consistently moist
75% intensity
Allow top inch to dry slightly between waterings
Well-drained
50% intensity
Cool to moderate temperatures
50% intensity
Prefers 15-24°C; avoid prolonged exposure to high heat
Light feeding during growing season
25% intensity
Use diluted balanced liquid fertilizer every 4-6 weeks
Safety information from plant toxicity data
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Toxic for humans | No 0/5 intensity |
| Toxic for pets | No 0/5 intensity |
| Edible | No |
None
Key traits and growing stats from plant data
Watering, pruning, propagation, and repotting details from plant data
Water regularly to keep the soil consistently moist, but not waterlogged. Allow the top inch of soil to dry out slightly between waterings, especially during warmer months.
Reduce watering in cooler periods to prevent root rot.
Deadhead spent flowers regularly to encourage more blooms and maintain a tidy appearance. Prune lightly after flowering to shape the plant and remove any leggy or overgrown stems. This encourages bushier growth.
Easily propagated from seeds sown directly in the garden in early spring or autumn. Seeds can also be started indoors a few weeks before the last frost. Ensure good drainage for seedlings.
Repot young plants as needed, typically every year or two, when they become root-bound. Choose a pot only slightly larger than the current one. Use a well-draining potting mix.
Repotting is best done in spring before active growth begins.
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Monthly activity intensity for bloom and fruit across both hemispheres.
Flowering & fruiting calendar
Flowering & fruiting calendar
Photos of Small-Flowered Nemophila (Nemophila parviflora)
Common names and botanical synonyms
Botanical classification
| Rank | Name |
|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae |
| Division | Tracheophyta |
| Class | Magnoliopsida |
| Order | Boraginales |
| Family | Boraginaceae |
| Genus | Nemophila |
| Species | Nemophila parviflora |
Similar in genus Nemophila
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