(Nemophila menziesii ‘Baby Black Eyes’)
Baby Black Eyes is a cool-weather annual trailing flower native to California that grows in the western United States. At maturity, this plant reaches a height of 4” and features succulent stems, feathery lobed leaves, and deep violet to black 1” flowers that are outlined in white. You can easily cultivate this plant in containers or hanging baskets. It has the added benefit of attracting bees, butterflies, and hummingbirds, and it can even self-sow.
Genus: Nemophila
Species: menziesii
Variety: Baby Black Eyes
Also Known As: Penny Black or Pennie Black.
Native Range: California, Mexico Northwest.
Introduced into: Czechoslovakia, Great Britain, Norway, Sweden.
Ease of Growing: Easy
Grown as: Annual
Maturity (Blooms): Early spring to late summer
Light: Full Sun to Part Shade
Water: Medium
Soil Moisture: Medium
Beneficial Insects?: Yes. Attracts Bees & Butterflies and Hummingbirds.
Containers?: Yes.
Height: 4”
Spacing: 6”
Sow Depth: 1/8"
USDA Zone: 3a-9b
Produces: succulent stems, feathery lobed leaves, and deep violet to black 1” flowers that are outlined in white
Garden Uses: Excellent choice for massed plantings, containers, and borders.
Suggested Varieties
(Nemophila maculata ‘Five Spot’)
Five Spot is a native cool-weather annual flower that grows in woodlands and grasslands throughout California, Oregon, and Utah. At maturity, this plant reaches a height of 1' and features upward-facing, cup-shaped flowers that have 5 white petals that are marked with a purple spot at their ends. This plant is not only beautiful, but it also attracts bees and butterflies to your garden!
(Eschscholzia caespitosa ‘Dwarf’)
Dwarf California Poppy is a native cool-weather annual flower that grows in dry flats, grasslands, and bushy slopes throughout California and Oregon. At maturity, this plant reaches a height of 4-12” and features 4-petaled cup-shaped golden-orange flowers. This plant can be grown in a container, attracts bees and butterflies, is resistant to deer, tolerates drought, self-sows, and is used as a cut flower!
(Eschscholzia californica ‘Carmine King’)
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Carmine King California Poppy is a native cool weather short-lived perennial flower that can be commonly found growing in open areas, hillsides, and along roads throughout the western United States. At maturity, this plant reaches the height of 12-15” and features bluish green fern-like leaves and 3” 4 petal cup-shaped pinkish red flowers. This plant attracts bees and butterflies, is resistant to deer, tolerates drought, is both edible and medicinal, self sows, and is great as a cut flower!
(Eschscholzia californica ‘Golden West’)
Golden West California Poppy is a native cool weather short-lived perennial flower that grows in coastal bluffs and inland valleys throughout the western United States. When fully grown, this plant can reach 12-16 inches tall. Its leaves resemble ferns and are bluish-green in color. The plant also boasts cup-shaped golden orange flowers that are about 3 inches in size and have 4 petals. This plant attracts bees and butterflies, is resistant to deer, tolerates drought, is both edible and medicinal, self-sows, and is used as a cut flower!
(Eschscholzia californica ‘Ivory Castle’)
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Ivory Castle California Poppy is a native cool-weather short-lived perennial flower that grows in open areas, hillsides, and along roads throughout the western United States. At maturity, this plant reaches a height of 12-16” and features bluish-green fern-like leaves and 3” 4 petal cup-shaped white flowers with pale yellow centers. This plant attracts bees and butterflies, is resistant to deer, tolerates drought, is both edible and medicinal, self-sows, and is used as a cut flower!
(Eschscholzia californica ‘Mikado’)
Mikado California Poppy is a native cool weather short-lived perennial flower that grows in open areas, hillsides, and along roads throughout the western United States. This plant can grow up to 12-16 inches tall and has fern-like leaves with a blueish-green tint. Its orange-red flowers are cup-shaped with four petals and measure around 3 inches. This plant attracts bees and butterflies, is resistant to deer, tolerates drought, is both edible and medicinal, self-sows, and is used as a cut flower!
(Eschscholzia californica ‘Orange’)
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Orange California Poppy is a native cool-weather short-lived perennial flower that grows in open areas, hillsides, and along roads throughout the western United States. At full maturity, this plant can grow up to 12-16 inches in height. It is characterized by its bluish-green fern-like leaves and cup-shaped, 4-petaled golden-orange flowers that measure about 3 inches in diameter. This plant attracts bees and butterflies, is resistant to deer, tolerates drought, is both edible and medicinal, self-sows, and is used as a cut flower!
(Eschscholzia californica ‘Purple Gleam’)
Purple Gleam California Poppy is a native cool weather short-lived perennial flower that grows in open areas, hillsides, and along roads throughout the western United States. At maturity, this plant reaches a height of 12-16” and features bluish-green fern-like leaves and 3” 4-petaled cup-shaped purplish-pink flowers with a white x-colored base. This plant attracts bees and butterflies, is resistant to deer, tolerates drought, is both edible and medicinal, self-sows, and is used as a cut flower!
(Eschscholzia californica ‘Red Chief’)
Red Chief California Poppy is a native cool weather short-lived perennial flower that grows in open areas, hillsides, and along roads throughout the western United States. At maturity, this plant reaches a height of 12-16” and features bluish-green fern-like leaves and 3” 4-petaled cup-shaped crimson flowers with a yellow center. This plant attracts bees and butterflies, is resistant to deer, tolerates drought, is both edible and medicinal, self-sows, and is used as a cut flower!
(Eschscholzia californica ‘White Linen’)
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White Linen California Poppy is a native cool weather short-lived perennial flower that grows in open areas, hillsides, and along roads throughout the western United States. At maturity, this plant reaches a height of 12-16” and features bluish-green fern-like leaves and 3” 4-petaled cup-shaped white flowers with accented yellow centers. This plant attracts bees and butterflies, is resistant to deer, tolerates drought, is both edible and medicinal, self-sows, and is used as a cut flower!
(Clarkia pulchella ‘Deerhorn’)
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Deerhorn Clarkia is a native annual flower that grows in rocky forests and grasslands or in disturbed soils throughout the northwest United States. At maturity, this plant reaches a height of 18” and features hairy erect stems, 2-3” lance-shaped leaves alternating around it, and topped with clusters of four divided fuchsia flower petals and a prominent white pistil. This plant can be grown in a container, attracts bees and butterflies, is resistant to deer, self-sows, and is used as a cut flower!
(Collinsia heterophylla ‘Chinese Houses’)
Chinese Houses is a cool-weather annual flower that is native to California but can be found growing in woodlands and grasslands, or on the slopes of foothills throughout Illinois and Kentucky. At maturity, this plant reaches a height of 2' and features narrow pointed leaves and circular tiers of ½-¾” flowers with two white upper petals and two fuchsia lower petals. This plant can be grown in a container, attracts bees and butterflies, self-sows, and is great as a cut flower!
(Gilia tricolor 'Bird's Eye')
Bird's Eye is a California native annual flower that grows in grassy plains and slopes. At maturity, this plant reaches a height of 1-2' and features a hairy stem, feather-like leaves, and five-petaled flowers that are pale-purple on the edges, followed by white, then deep purple ring ending with a yellow center that is offset by five light blue stamens. This plant can be grown in containers, attracts bees, butterflies, and hummingbirds, can be used as a cut flower, and self-sows!
(Lupinus succulentus ‘Arroyo’)
Arroyo Lupine is a native short-lived perennial flower that grows in moist meadows and grasslands throughout the southwestern United States. When mature, this plant can grow up to 12-24". It has stem spikes that reach up to 1-2 feet, clusters of star-shaped leaflets, and beautiful blueish-purple flowers that resemble peas. This plant can be grown in a container, attracts bees, butterflies, and hummingbirds, is resistant to deer, and is used as a cut flower!
(Lupinus polyphyllus ‘Russell’)
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Russell Lupine is a native short-lived perennial flower that grows in moist meadows and along roads and shorelines throughout the northwestern United States. When fully grown, this plant can grow up to 12-24 inches tall and has stem spikes that are 1-2 feet long. It also has star-shaped leaflet clusters and beautiful pea-like flowers that range in pink, red, yellow, and blue. This plant can be grown in a container, attracts bees, butterflies, and hummingbirds, is resistant to deer, and is used as a cut flower!
(Lupinus nanus ‘Sky Mix’)
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Sky Lupine is a native short-lived perennial flower that grows in grassy fields, slopes, and hills throughout the southwestern United States. When mature, this plant can reach a height of 12-16 inches and showcases stem spikes measuring 8-16 inches, clusters of star-shaped leaves, and charming pea-like flowers in hues of blue, white, pink, and purple. This plant can be grown in a container, attracts bees, butterflies, and hummingbirds, is resistant to deer, and is used as a cut flower!
(Penstemon palmeri ‘Palmer's’)
Palmer's Penstemon is a perennial flower that is native to the United States that can be commonly found growing in rocky areas of grasslands and desert mountains. At maturity, this plant reaches 3' in height and features branched stems, grayish leaves, and large white flowers with pink stains. This plant can be grown in containers, attracts bees, butterflies, and hummingbirds, tolerates drought, is resistant to deer, and is used as a cut flower!
(Penstemon strictus ‘Rocky Mountain’)
Rocky Mountain Penstemon is a native perennial flower that grows throughout the southwestern United States. At maturity, this plant reaches a height of 3' and features large lance-shaped green leaves, tall stems, and bluish/purple tubular flowers. This plant can be grown in a container, attracts bees, butterflies, hummingbirds, hoverflies, and ladybugs, is resistant to deer, tolerates drought, and is used as a cut flower!
(Penstemon Hartwegii ‘Scarlet Queen’)
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Scarlet Queen Penstemon is a short-lived perennial flower native to Mexico but grows in open deserts and moist forests throughout the southern United States. At maturity, this plant reaches a height of 36” and features hairy upright stems, narrow lance-shaped green leaves, and tubular white two-lipped flowers with scarlet red edgings. This plant can be grown in a container, attracts bees, butterflies, and hummingbirds, tolerates drought, is resistant to deer, and is used as a cut flower!