Nemophila phacelioides
largeflower baby blue eyes, texas baby blue eyes, baby blue-eyes, flannel breeches
Family
Hydrophyllaceae
Leaf Arrangement
alternate
Leaf Attachment
petiolate
Leaf Margin
lobed, pinnatifid
Leaf Type
simple
Leaf Shape
oblong
Growth Form
forb
Flower Color
blue, purple, white
Flower Petals
5
Flower Month
March - June
Height (meters)
0.0 - 0.1
Milky Sap
No
Armed/Unarmed
Unarmed
Origin
native
Lifespan
annual
Animal Use
The flowers attract butterflies, moths and bees. This plant is a special value to native bees.
Habitat
Woodlands edge, openings, and sandy soil.