Life Span
Annual
Annual and Perennial
Type
Flowering Plants, Herbs
Deciduous Shrub, Ornamental Plants, Shrub
Origin
Western United States, Alaska, California
Not Available
Types
Nemophila menziesii var. atomaria, Nemophila menziesii var. integrifolia, Nemophila menziesii var. menziesii
Diana, Oiseau Bleu, Hamabo, Red Heart, Notwoodone, William R. Smith, Meehani, Woodbridge
Habitat
Chaparral, Grassland
gardens
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-9
5-9
AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
9 - 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
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
Dark Pink, Light Pink, Pink
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Non Fruiting Plant
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green, Light Green, Yellow
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Not Available
Yellow, Green, Pink
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Gold, Tan
Leaf Shape
Lobed
Ovate and toothed
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Very Fast
Medium
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring, Winter, Late Winter
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall, Indeterminate
Tolerances
Drought
Drought, Variety of soil types
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Stem Cutting, Tip cutting, Vegetative Reproduction
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do not water frequently, Never Over-water
It cannot sustain wet-feet, Keep the Soil well drained, Requires watering in the growing season, Water Deeply, Water frequently while growing, Water more in summer, 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
Neutral
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Not Available
A hard prune may be necessary if the plant becomes woody, Cut leaves after fall, Cut or pinch the stems, Pinch or prune as they grow to promote branching and bushiness, Prune for shortening long shoots, Prune in early summer, Remove deadheads
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Apply 10-10-10 amount, Balanced liquid fertilizer, Do not fertilize new plants until at least a month, Use a low phosphate fertilizer to improve the quality of the blooms
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Aphids, Mealybugs, Red spider mite, Scale, Thripes, Whiteflies
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought, Variety of soil types
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Fine
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Not Available
Glossy
Attracts
Bees, Butterflies
Bees, Butterflies, Hummingbirds
Allergy
Not Available
no allergic reactions
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Bouquets, Showy Purposes
Beautification, Borders, Landscape Designing
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Hair Conditioner, Not Available, Prevents greying of hair, Prevents Premature Baldness, Promotes Healthy Hair, Promotes healthy skin, Speed hair growth
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Pain killer
anti-inflammatory, Diuretic, Hair Loss, High blood pressure, Vitamin C
Part of Plant Used
Flowers
Flowers, Leaf Stalks, Leaves
Other Uses
Not Available
Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for fragrance
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bedding Plant, Container, Hanging Basket, Mixed Border, Wildflower
Container, Foundation, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Tropical
Botanical Name
NEMOPHILA menziesii
Hibiscus syriacus
Common Name
Baby Blue Eyes
Syrian ketmia, Rose mallow, St Joseph's rod, Shrub Althea
In Hindi
Baby Blue Eyes Plant
Rose of Sharon Hibiscus
In German
Baby Blue Eyes Pflanzen
Rose von Sharon Hibiscus
In French
bébé yeux bleus usine
Rose de Sharon Hibiscus
In Spanish
bebé ojos azules planta
Rosa de Siria Hibiscus
In Greek
μωρό μπλε μάτια των φυτών
Rose της Sharon Hibiscus
In Portuguese
bebê olhos azuis planta
Rosa de Sharon Hibiscus
In Polish
dziecko niebieskie oczy roślin
Rose of Sharon Hibiscus
In Latin
baby blue eyes plant
Rose of Sharon Hibiscus
Phylum
Not Available
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Not Available
Malvales
Family
Boraginaceae
Malvaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Not Available
Malveae
Subfamily
Hydrophylloideae
Malvoideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Baby Blue Eyes Plant and Rose of Sharon Hibiscus
Season and care of Baby Blue Eyes Plant and Rose of Sharon Hibiscus is important to know. While considering everything about Baby Blue Eyes Plant and Rose of Sharon Hibiscus Care, growing season is an essential factor. Baby Blue Eyes Plant season is Spring, Summer and Winter and Rose of Sharon Hibiscus season is Spring, Summer and Winter. The type of soil for Baby Blue Eyes Plant is Loam, Sand and for Rose of Sharon Hibiscus is Loam while the PH of soil for Baby Blue Eyes Plant is Acidic, Neutral and for Rose of Sharon Hibiscus is Neutral.
Baby Blue Eyes Plant and Rose of Sharon Hibiscus Physical Information
Baby Blue Eyes Plant and Rose of Sharon Hibiscus physical information is very important for comparison. Baby Blue Eyes Plant height is 10.20 cm and width 20.30 cm whereas Rose of Sharon Hibiscus height is 400.00 cm and width 300.00 cm. The color specification of Baby Blue Eyes Plant and Rose of Sharon Hibiscus are as follows:
Baby Blue Eyes Plant flower color: White, Blue, Light Blue and Sky Blue
Baby Blue Eyes Plant leaf color: Green
Rose of Sharon Hibiscus flower color: Dark Pink, Light Pink and Pink
- Rose of Sharon Hibiscus leaf color: Green, Light Green and Yellow
Care of Baby Blue Eyes Plant and Rose of Sharon Hibiscus
Care of Baby Blue Eyes Plant and Rose of Sharon Hibiscus include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Baby Blue Eyes Plant pruning is done Not Available and Rose of Sharon Hibiscus pruning is done A hard prune may be necessary if the plant becomes woody, Cut leaves after fall, Cut or pinch the stems, Pinch or prune as they grow to promote branching and bushiness, Prune for shortening long shoots, Prune in early summer and Remove deadheads. In summer Baby Blue Eyes Plant needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Rose of Sharon Hibiscus needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.