Life Span
Annual
  
Perennial
  
Type
Flowering Plants, Herbs
  
Flowering Plants, Fruits, Trees
  
Origin
Western United States, Alaska, California
  
Central America, Europe, North America
  
Types
Nemophila menziesii var. atomaria, Nemophila menziesii var. integrifolia, Nemophila menziesii var. menziesii
  
Not Available
  
Number of Varieties
Not Available
  
Habitat
Chaparral, Grassland
  
Hedge, Scrubs, Woods
  
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-9
  
4-8
  
AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
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
  
Not Available
  
Habit
Cushion/Mound-forming
  
Not Available
  
Plant Size
  
  
Plant Color
  
  
Flower Color
White, Blue, Light Blue, Sky Blue
  
White
  
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
  
Not Available
  
Fruit Color
Not Available
  
Yellow
  
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
  
Dark Green
  
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
  
Green
  
Leaf Color in Fall
Not Available
  
Brown, Green, Light Yellow
  
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
  
Not Available
  
Shape
  
  
Leaf Shape
Lobed
  
Oblong
  
Thorns
No
  
Yes
  
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Winter
  
Summer
  
Growing Conditions
  
  
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
  
Full Sun, Partial shade
  
Growth Rate
Very Fast
  
Medium
  
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
  
Loamy
  
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
  
Neutral
  
Soil Drainage
Well drained
  
Well drained
  
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring, Winter, Late Winter
  
Fall, Summer
  
Repeat Bloomer
Yes
  
No
  
Tolerances
Drought
  
Drought
  
Where to Plant?
Ground
  
Ground
  
How to Plant?
Seedlings
  
Grafting, Seedlings, Transplanting
  
Plant Maintenance
Medium
  
Medium
  
Watering Plants
  
  
Watering Requirements
Do not water frequently, Never Over-water
  
Medium
  
In Summer
Lots of watering
  
Lots of watering
  
In Spring
Moderate
  
Moderate
  
In Winter
Average Water
  
Average Water
  
Soil
  
  
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
  
Neutral
  
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
  
Loamy
  
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
  
Well drained
  
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
  
Full Sun, Partial shade
  
Pruning
Not Available
  
Prune when plant is dormant, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
  
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
  
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
  
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
  
Aphids, Curculio occidentis, Japanese Beetles, Leaf Rollers, Leafminer, Mites, Red blotch, sawflies, Scale, Stink bugs
  
Plant Tolerance
Drought
  
Drought
  
Flowers
Showy
  
Yes
  
Flower Petal Number
Single
  
Single
  
Fruits
  
  
Showy Fruit
No
  
Yes
  
Edible Fruit
No
  
Yes
  
Fragrance
  
  
Fragrant Flower
No
  
Yes
  
Fragrant Fruit
No
  
No
  
Fragrant Leaf
No
  
No
  
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
  
No
  
Showy Foliage
No
  
No
  
Showy Bark
No
  
No
  
Foliage Texture
Fine
  
Medium
  
Foliage Sheen
Not Available
  
Matte
  
Evergreen
No
  
No
  
Invasive
Sometimes
  
No
  
Self-Sowing
Yes
  
Yes
  
Attracts
Bees, Butterflies
  
Not Available
  
Allergy
Not Available
  
Digestive Problems, Respiratory problems
  
Uses
  
  
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Bouquets, Showy Purposes
  
Showy Purposes
  
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
  
Beautiful Skin
  
Edible Uses
No
  
Yes
  
Environmental Uses
Air purification
  
Food for birds
  
Plant Benefits
  
  
Medicinal Uses
Pain killer
  
Anthelmintic, Antibacterial, Astringent, Hypnotic, Laxative, Refrigerant
  
Part of Plant Used
Flowers
  
Fruits
  
Other Uses
Not Available
  
Edible syrup, Jam, Jelly, Used As Food
  
Used As Indoor Plant
No
  
No
  
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
  
Yes
  
Garden Design
Bedding Plant, Container, Hanging Basket, Mixed Border, Wildflower
  
Not Available
  
Botanical Name
NEMOPHILA menziesii
  
Malus sylvestris
  
Common Name
Baby Blue Eyes
  
European crab apple
  
In Hindi
Baby Blue Eyes Plant
  
european crab apple
  
In German
Baby Blue Eyes Pflanzen
  
Der Holzapfel, Europäischer Wildapfel
  
In French
bébé yeux bleus usine
  
Le Boquettier, le Pommier sauvage ou Pommier des bois
  
In Spanish
bebé ojos azules planta
  
Malus sylvestris, el Manzano silvestre, manzano silvestre europeo
  
In Greek
μωρό μπλε μάτια των φυτών
  
Ευρωπαϊκή μήλο καβουριών
  
In Portuguese
bebê olhos azuis planta
  
Malus sylvestris
  
In Polish
dziecko niebieskie oczy roślin
  
Jabłoń dzika
  
In Latin
baby blue eyes plant
  
european crab apple
  
Kingdom
Plantae
  
Plantae
  
Phylum
Not Available
  
Magnoliophyta
  
Class
Magnoliopsida
  
Magnoliopsida
  
Order
Not Available
  
Rosales
  
Family
Boraginaceae
  
Rosaceae
  
Genus
Nemophila
  
Malus
  
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
  
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
  
Tribe
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Subfamily
Hydrophylloideae
  
Not Available
  
Number of Species
Not Available
  
Season and Care of Baby Blue Eyes Plant and European Crab Apple
Season and care of Baby Blue Eyes Plant and European Crab Apple is important to know. While considering everything about Baby Blue Eyes Plant and European Crab Apple Care, growing season is an essential factor. Baby Blue Eyes Plant season is Spring, Summer and Winter and European Crab Apple season is Spring, Summer and Winter. The type of soil for Baby Blue Eyes Plant is Loam, Sand and for European Crab Apple is Loamy while the PH of soil for Baby Blue Eyes Plant is Acidic, Neutral and for European Crab Apple is Neutral.
Baby Blue Eyes Plant and European Crab Apple Physical Information
Baby Blue Eyes Plant and European Crab Apple physical information is very important for comparison. Baby Blue Eyes Plant height is 10.20 cm and width 20.30 cm whereas European Crab Apple height is 25.00 cm and width 20.00 cm. The color specification of Baby Blue Eyes Plant and European Crab Apple are as follows:
Baby Blue Eyes Plant flower color: White, Blue, Light Blue and Sky Blue
Baby Blue Eyes Plant leaf color: Green
European Crab Apple flower color: White
- European Crab Apple leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Baby Blue Eyes Plant and European Crab Apple
Care of Baby Blue Eyes Plant and European Crab Apple include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Baby Blue Eyes Plant pruning is done Not Available and European Crab Apple pruning is done Prune when plant is dormant and Remove dead or diseased plant parts. In summer Baby Blue Eyes Plant needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer European Crab Apple needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.