Five-Spot (Nemophila maculata)
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basic information
Five-Spot wildflowers (Nemophila maculata) feature delicate white petals with distinctive purple-blue spots, adding a charming touch to gardens. Their low-growing nature makes them ideal for border edges, rock gardens, or container displays. They attract pollinators like bees, supporting garden ecosystems, and their soft colors blend well with other spring blooms for a cohesive aesthetic.
Seed Count
1,000 SEEDS
Open Pollinated
YES
Pollinator Friendly
NO
Heirloom
YES
Untreated
YES
Non-GMO
YES
How To Grow
GROWER TIP: Five Spot is best sown in the masses, directly out in the garden. It is not recommended to start them indoors. The flowers will bloom during the summer months and will not return the following year unless seeds drop to the ground below.
SEED PREP
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SOWING DEPTH
Surface sow
LIGHT PREFERENCE
Full sun / light shade
SOIL CONDITIONS
Adaptable to many soils
MOISTURE NEEDS
Water with a light setting
GERMINATION
7 to 10
PLANT HEIGHT
4" to 6"
PLANT WIDTH
18"
PLANT SPACING
6" to 8"
CUT FLOWER
NO
FLOWER SIZE
1"
SEASON
Annual
SCIENTIFIC NAME
Nemophila maculata
DIFFICULTY LEVEL
Fairly easy to grow.
FLOWER COLOR
Blue spotted white
