How to tend a Nemophila menziesii

Also known as: Nemophila minutiflora (Suksd.) Suksd., Nemophila modesta Kellogg, Nemophila discoidalis Lem., Nemophila evermanni Eastw., Viticella menziesii (Hook. & Arn.) J.F.Macbr., Nemophila menziesii var. menziesii , Nemophila menziesii subsp. menziesii , Nemophila menziesii var. minutiflora Suksd., Nemophila sepulta var. minutiflora (Suksd.) Brand, Nemophila brandegeei Eastw., Nemophila erosa Suksd., Nemophila menziesii subsp. insignis (Benth.) Brand, Nemophila insignis Benth., Nemophila menziesii var. brandegeei (Eastw.) Brand, Nemophila menziesii subsp. liniflora (Fisch. & C.A.Mey.) Brand, Nemophila liniflora Fisch. & C.A.Mey., Nemophila menziesii var. venosa (Jeps.) Brand, Nemophila venosa Jeps., Nemophila insignis var. intermedia Jeps., Nemophila insignis var. menziesii (Hook. & Arn.) A.DC., Nemophila menziesii f. umbrosa Brand, Nemophila menziesii var. minima Brand, Nemophila menziesii var. minor Brand, Nemophila menziesii var. liniflora (Fisch. & E.Mey.) Voss, Viticella menziesii var. liniflora (Fisch. & C.A.Mey.) J.F.Macbr.

Watering

Water thoroughly after soil surface dries, avoid saturated water

Sunlight

Likes sunshine, put in sunny places, avoid strong sunlight in summer at noon

Soil

Soil with loose texture or soil with specific nutrients

Fertilizer

Dilute fertilizers following instructions, apply 1-2 times monthly

Pruning

Remove aged tissues, dead and pest branches timely

About this plant

Origin
United States
Category
Boraginaceae, Nemophila
Size
Diameter ≥ 10 cm, height 15-18 cm
Blooming period
Flowering period May-June
Flower colors
red, yellow, orange, blue, white in mixture
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