Nemophila Maculata
₹90.00
Charming, Unique Blooms: Nemophila maculata, or Five Spot, features delicate white petals adorned with a striking purple spot on each tip—truly one-of-a-kind!
Perfect for Spring Gardens: This easy-to-grow annual adds color and whimsy to your garden beds, borders, and even hanging baskets.
Low Maintenance: Once established, Five Spot is virtually carefree—just water, enjoy the blooms, and let it reseed naturally for next season’s show.
Pollinator Friendly: Attracts bees and butterflies with its nectar-rich flowers, making it a perfect addition to any wildlife or pollinator garden.
Cool-Weather Beauty: Thrives in spring’s cooler temperatures and creates a continuous display of blooms from mid-spring through early summer.
20+ seeds per packet
Plant Information for Nemophila maculata
- Scientific Name: Nemophila maculata
- Common Name: Five Spot
- Family: Boraginaceae
- Plant Type: Annual
- Native To: California, USA
- Height: 6-12 inches (15-30 cm)
- Spread: 6-12 inches (15-30 cm)
- Bloom Time: Mid-spring to early summer
- Flower Colors: White with purple spots on petal tips
- Attracts: Bees and butterflies
Growing and Care Instructions for Nemophila maculata
- Sowing Time: Direct sow seeds outdoors in early spring, about 2 weeks before the last frost, or in late fall for spring blooms.
- Soil: Prefers loose, well-draining soil enriched with organic matter; loamy or sandy soils are ideal.
- Light: Best grown in full sun to partial shade, with afternoon shade in hotter climates to protect delicate blooms.
- Watering: Keep the soil evenly moist but avoid overwatering; mulch helps retain moisture around the roots.
- Spacing: Space plants about 6-12 inches apart to allow air circulation and prevent overcrowding.
- Fertilization: A light, all-purpose fertilizer at planting time is usually enough for healthy growth.
- Germination: Seeds will germinate in about 7-21 days at a temperature of 50°F (10°C).
- Self-Sowing: Allow flowers to go to seed after blooming for natural reseeding and new plants next year.
- Pests: Watch for aphids—if noticed, wash them off with water to keep plants healthy.
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