Five Spot (Nemophila maculata) wildflowers are an attractive and easy-to-care-for annual plant. Originally hailing from California, these plants can thrive in various regions throughout the United States with similar climates. They are recognized for their abundant, eye-catching flowers and their gentle, fern-like foliage. Five Spot is host to 4 butterflies according to Calscape.
Five Spot (Nemophila maculata) the California native, the star of the Borage family, a flowering plant that’s a real standout! It’s a spring-loving annual herb that’s a true California sweetheart. You can spot it in the Sierra foothills, and it’s also a garden favorite, and no wildflower mix is complete without its seeds. You’ll recognize it by its bowl-shaped structure with five petals. The flowers are white, with dark veins and dots with a touch of purple. and its corolla that can stretch up to 2 cm long and 5 cm wide. sourceÂ
Five Spot (Nemophila maculata) prefers shade and can be planted with other native wildflowers. Plant with Farewell to Spring, penstemons, lupines, poppies, and native wildflowers.
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