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California Native Plant

Nemophila maculata

Five-Spot Nemophila

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Description

This beautiful annual is a California native that grow to about 1' tall. Its showy white flower is about 1" wide, with lobes of purple dots. There are usually 5-9 lobes, thus the common name, Five-Spot, for the purple splashes of color on the outer petals. The seeds are greenish-brown and are either smooth or shallowly pitted. Bees love the nectar from the fruit.

 

Plant Type

Annual

Height Range

Under 1'

Flower Color

Purple, White

Flower Season

Summer

Leaf Color

Green

Bark Color

n/a

Fruit Color

n/a

Fruit Season

n/a

Sun

Full, Half

Water

Low, Moderate

Growth Rate

Fast

Soil Type

Sandy

Soil Condition

Average, Well-drained

Soil pH

Neutral

Adverse Factors

n/a

Design Styles

Mediterranean

Accenting Features

Showy Flowers

Seasonal Interest

Summer

Location Uses

n/a

Special Uses

Container, Mass Planting

Attracts Wildlife

n/a

Water Saving Tip:

Mulching and adding compost to soil can minimize evaporation and help soil absorb and store water.