Type
Flowering Plants, Herbs
Shrub
Origin
Western United States, Alaska, California
Southeastern United States, South-Central United States, Southwestern United States, Mexico
Types
Nemophila menziesii var. atomaria, Nemophila menziesii var. integrifolia, Nemophila menziesii var. menziesii
Gaillardia pulchella var. Australis
Gaillardia pulchella var. Picta
Habitat
Chaparral, Grassland
Brushlands, damp meadows, gardens, Grassland, Shaded sites
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-9
Not Available
AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
12 - 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, 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
Habit
Cushion/Mound-forming
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
White, Blue, Light Blue, Sky Blue
Yellow, Red
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Black
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Gray Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Gray Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Not Available
Gray Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Lobed
Irregular
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Winter
Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Very Fast
Fast
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring, Winter, Late Winter
Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do not water frequently, Never Over-water
Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Never Over-water, Water twice a day in the initial period, Water when soil is dry
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Alkaline, Neutral
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loamy, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Pruning
Not Available
Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune to stimulate growth, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Remove deadheads
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, fertilize in spring
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Pests and diseases free
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Double
Foliage Texture
Fine
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Not Available
Matte
Invasive
Sometimes
Sometimes
Attracts
Bees, Butterflies
Birds, Butterflies
Allergy
Not Available
no allergic reactions
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Bouquets, Showy Purposes
Beautification
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Pain killer
No Medicinal Use
Part of Plant Used
Flowers
Flowers
Other Uses
Not Available
Showy Purposes
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bedding Plant, Container, Hanging Basket, Mixed Border, Wildflower
Cottage garden, Edging, Mixed Border, Tropical
Botanical Name
NEMOPHILA menziesii
GAILLARDIA pulchella 'Baltoredem'
Common Name
Baby Blue Eyes
Firewheel
In Hindi
Baby Blue Eyes Plant
Firewheel
In German
Baby Blue Eyes Pflanzen
Feuerrad
In French
bébé yeux bleus usine
Firewheel
In Spanish
bebé ojos azules planta
Firewheel
In Greek
μωρό μπλε μάτια των φυτών
Firewheel
In Portuguese
bebê olhos azuis planta
Firewheel
In Polish
dziecko niebieskie oczy roślin
Firewheel
In Latin
baby blue eyes plant
Firewheel
Phylum
Not Available
Not Available
Class
Magnoliopsida
Not Available
Order
Not Available
Asterales
Family
Boraginaceae
Asteraceae
Genus
Nemophila
Gaillardia
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Campanuliden, Eudicots
Tribe
Not Available
Embryophyta
Subfamily
Hydrophylloideae
Not Available
Season and Care of Baby Blue Eyes Plant and Firewheel
Season and care of Baby Blue Eyes Plant and Firewheel is important to know. While considering everything about Baby Blue Eyes Plant and Firewheel Care, growing season is an essential factor. Baby Blue Eyes Plant season is Spring, Summer and Winter and Firewheel season is Spring, Summer and Winter. The type of soil for Baby Blue Eyes Plant is Loam, Sand and for Firewheel is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Baby Blue Eyes Plant is Acidic, Neutral and for Firewheel is Neutral, Alkaline.
Baby Blue Eyes Plant and Firewheel Physical Information
Baby Blue Eyes Plant and Firewheel physical information is very important for comparison. Baby Blue Eyes Plant height is 10.20 cm and width 20.30 cm whereas Firewheel height is 45.70 cm and width 30.50 cm. The color specification of Baby Blue Eyes Plant and Firewheel are as follows:
Baby Blue Eyes Plant flower color: White, Blue, Light Blue and Sky Blue
Baby Blue Eyes Plant leaf color: Green
Firewheel flower color: Yellow and Red
- Firewheel leaf color: Gray Green
Care of Baby Blue Eyes Plant and Firewheel
Care of Baby Blue Eyes Plant and Firewheel include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Baby Blue Eyes Plant pruning is done Not Available and Firewheel pruning is done Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune to stimulate growth, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Remove deadheads. In summer Baby Blue Eyes Plant needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Firewheel needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.