Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Type
Flowering Plants, Herbs
Perennial
Origin
Western United States, Alaska, California
Hybrid origin
Types
Nemophila menziesii var. atomaria, Nemophila menziesii var. integrifolia, Nemophila menziesii var. menziesii
Benediction lungwort, Excalibur lungwort
Habitat
Chaparral, Grassland
Forest edges, Mountains
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-9
4-8
AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
8-4
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
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17
Habit
Cushion/Mound-forming
Cushion/Mound-forming
Flower Color
White, Blue, Light Blue, Sky Blue
Pink, Rose, Blue Violet
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Not Available
Fruit Color
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green, Gray Green, Silver
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green, Gray Green, Silver
Leaf Color in Fall
Not Available
Green, Gray Green, Silver
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Lobed
Lung shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Partial Sun, Partial shade, Full Shade
Growth Rate
Very Fast
Fast
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring, Winter, Late Winter
Early Spring, Spring, Late Winter
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Divison, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do not water frequently, Never Over-water
Water when soil is dry, when new, water every week
In Summer
Lots of watering
Drought Tolerant
In Spring
Moderate
Average Water
In Winter
Average Water
Adequately
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Partial Sun, Partial shade, Full Shade
Pruning
Not Available
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Powdery mildew, Slugs
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Fine
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Not Available
Matte
Attracts
Bees, Butterflies
Not Available
Allergy
Not Available
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Bouquets, Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Provides ground cover
Medicinal Uses
Pain killer
Astringent, Demulcent, Diaphoretic, Diuretic, Emollient, Exoectorant, Homeopathy, Opthalmic, Resolvent
Part of Plant Used
Flowers
Leaves
Other Uses
Not Available
Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bedding Plant, Container, Hanging Basket, Mixed Border, Wildflower
Edging, Groundcover, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Botanical Name
NEMOPHILA menziesii
PULMONARIA 'Berries and Cream' PP10597
Common Name
Baby Blue Eyes
Berries and Cream Lungwort, Lungwort
In Hindi
Baby Blue Eyes Plant
Lungwort
In German
Baby Blue Eyes Pflanzen
Lungenkraut
In French
bébé yeux bleus usine
pulmonaire
In Spanish
bebé ojos azules planta
Lungwort
In Greek
μωρό μπλε μάτια των φυτών
Lungwort
In Portuguese
bebê olhos azuis planta
pulmonária
In Polish
dziecko niebieskie oczy roślin
płucnik
In Latin
baby blue eyes plant
Lungwort
Phylum
Not Available
Ascomycota
Class
Magnoliopsida
Ascomycetes
Order
Not Available
Peltigerales
Family
Boraginaceae
Boraginaceae
Genus
Nemophila
Pulmonaria
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Not Available
Boragineae
Subfamily
Hydrophylloideae
Boraginoideae
Season and Care of Baby Blue Eyes Plant and Lungwort
Season and care of Baby Blue Eyes Plant and Lungwort is important to know. While considering everything about Baby Blue Eyes Plant and Lungwort Care, growing season is an essential factor. Baby Blue Eyes Plant season is Spring, Summer and Winter and Lungwort season is Spring, Summer and Winter. The type of soil for Baby Blue Eyes Plant is Loam, Sand and for Lungwort is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Baby Blue Eyes Plant is Acidic, Neutral and for Lungwort is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Baby Blue Eyes Plant and Lungwort Physical Information
Baby Blue Eyes Plant and Lungwort physical information is very important for comparison. Baby Blue Eyes Plant height is 10.20 cm and width 20.30 cm whereas Lungwort height is 25.50 cm and width 30.50 cm. The color specification of Baby Blue Eyes Plant and Lungwort are as follows:
Baby Blue Eyes Plant flower color: White, Blue, Light Blue and Sky Blue
Baby Blue Eyes Plant leaf color: Green
Lungwort flower color: Pink, Rose and Blue Violet
- Lungwort leaf color: Green, Gray Green and Silver
Care of Baby Blue Eyes Plant and Lungwort
Care of Baby Blue Eyes Plant and Lungwort include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Baby Blue Eyes Plant pruning is done Not Available and Lungwort pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Baby Blue Eyes Plant needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Lungwort needs Drought Tolerant and in winter, it needs Adequately.