General
Nemophila menziesii is an annual that is known as Baby Blue Eyes.
Latin
Nemophila menziesii
Family: Boraginaceae
Difficulty
Easy
Timing
Start indoors, in peat or coir pots, 6-8 weeks before planting out. It's probably simpler to direct sow in early spring, when a chance of frost is still possible (mid-March on the coast). In mild winter areas, you can direct sow in the fall. Ideal soil temperature for germination: 12°C (55°F). Seeds should sprout in 7-21 days.
Starting
Barely cover the tiny seeds. Aim for plant spacing at 10cm (4"). Tighter spacing is okay for this small species.
Growing
Cool, moist, light, well-drained soil is best. Grow in partial shade where summer soils get hot. Plants can die from excessive heat. Nemophila may self sow if conditions are right.
