Nemophila maculata |
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Five-Spot Nemophila |
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.
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Anatomy
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Culture
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Design
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
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Sun
Full, Half
Water
Low, Medium
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
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Special Uses
Container, Mass Planting
Attracts Wildlife
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Water Saving Tip:
Different areas of your landscape have different water requirements.
Shrubs need much less water than lawns and drip systems should never be scheduled on the same program with lawns.
Establish separate watering schedules for those areas.