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Five Spot (Nemophila maculata)

Five Spot (Nemophila maculata)

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Named for the five purple spots that adorn each flower petal tip, Fivespot (Nemophila maculata) is a cute and cheerful annual that's native to California's Sierra foothills. Fivespot is a member of the Borage family. It is related to Baby Blue Eyes (Nemophila menziesii), another popular native annual. But it is not related to Desert Fivespot (Eremalche rotundifolia).

Fivespot's appealing white and purple flowers bloom in early spring and attract bees, butterflies, and other insects. Fivespot is a low, compact plant, making it a good choice for containers and small beds. It likes sun or partial shade and does best in loose, nutrient-rich garden soil. Since it is native to cooler regions of California, it tolerates cold temperatures but needs afternoon shade and supplemental moisture in hot, dry climates. Fivespot seeds are often included in wildflower seed mixes and the plant will self-sow in the garden.

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Bloom periods WinterSpring
Common name Five Spot
Ecological benefits Attracts pollinatorsAttracts birdsAttracts wildlife
Ecological function Grows in ContainersGroundcover
Lifespan Annual
Plant type Herb
Skill level Beginner
Species name Nemophila maculata
Sun exposure FullPartialShade
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