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.