Type
Flowering Plants, Herbs
Shrub
Origin
Western United States, Alaska, California
Brazil
Types
Nemophila menziesii var. atomaria, Nemophila menziesii var. integrifolia, Nemophila menziesii var. menziesii
Abutilon Hybridum
Abutilon Megapotamicum
Abutilon Palmeri
Habitat
Chaparral, Grassland
Grassland, Rocky areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-9
8-10
AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
10-1
Sunset Zone
A1, A2, A3, H1, H2, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
H1, H2, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Cushion/Mound-forming
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
White, Blue, Light Blue, Sky Blue
Yellow, Red
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Tan
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green, Gray Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green, Gray Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Not Available
Green, Gray Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Green, Gray Green, Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Lobed
Heart-shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Very Fast
Fast
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring, Winter, Late Winter
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Drought
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Grafting, Seedlings, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do not water frequently, Never Over-water
Form a Soil ring to water efficiently, Never Over-water, Requires regular watering, Use Mulches to help prevent water loss during hot and windy weather, Water Deeply
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Not Available
Prune in spring, Remove dead leaves, Remove deadheads
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Fine
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Not Available
Matte
Attracts
Bees, Butterflies
Birds, Hummingbirds
Allergy
Not Available
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Bouquets, Showy Purposes
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Pain killer
Diarrhea, Lung Problems
Part of Plant Used
Flowers
Whole plant
Other Uses
Not Available
Showy Purposes
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bedding Plant, Container, Hanging Basket, Mixed Border, Wildflower
Bedding Plant, Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Hedges, Mixed Border, Topiary, Bonsai, Espalier, Tropical
Botanical Name
NEMOPHILA menziesii
ABUTILON megapotamicum
Common Name
Baby Blue Eyes
Indian mallow or Velvetleaf
In Hindi
Baby Blue Eyes Plant
Abutilon
In German
Baby Blue Eyes Pflanzen
Abutilon
In French
bébé yeux bleus usine
Abutilon
In Spanish
bebé ojos azules planta
Abutilon
In Greek
μωρό μπλε μάτια των φυτών
Abutilon
In Portuguese
bebê olhos azuis planta
Abutilon
In Polish
dziecko niebieskie oczy roślin
Abutilon
In Latin
baby blue eyes plant
Abutilon
Phylum
Not Available
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Not Available
Malvales
Family
Boraginaceae
Malvaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Not Available
Malveae
Subfamily
Hydrophylloideae
Malvoideae
Season and Care of Baby Blue Eyes Plant and Abutilon
Season and care of Baby Blue Eyes Plant and Abutilon is important to know. While considering everything about Baby Blue Eyes Plant and Abutilon Care, growing season is an essential factor. Baby Blue Eyes Plant season is Spring, Summer and Winter and Abutilon season is Spring, Summer and Winter. The type of soil for Baby Blue Eyes Plant is Loam, Sand and for Abutilon is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Baby Blue Eyes Plant is Acidic, Neutral and for Abutilon is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Baby Blue Eyes Plant and Abutilon Physical Information
Baby Blue Eyes Plant and Abutilon physical information is very important for comparison. Baby Blue Eyes Plant height is 10.20 cm and width 20.30 cm whereas Abutilon height is 60.00 cm and width 90.00 cm. The color specification of Baby Blue Eyes Plant and Abutilon are as follows:
Baby Blue Eyes Plant flower color: White, Blue, Light Blue and Sky Blue
Baby Blue Eyes Plant leaf color: Green
Abutilon flower color: Yellow and Red
- Abutilon leaf color: Green, Gray Green and Dark Green
Care of Baby Blue Eyes Plant and Abutilon
Care of Baby Blue Eyes Plant and Abutilon include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Baby Blue Eyes Plant pruning is done Not Available and Abutilon pruning is done Prune in spring, Remove dead leaves and Remove deadheads. In summer Baby Blue Eyes Plant needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Abutilon needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.