Type
Flowering Plants, Herbs
Flowering Plants, Shrubs
Origin
Western United States, Alaska, California
Mexico, Central America
Types
Nemophila menziesii var. atomaria, Nemophila menziesii var. integrifolia, Nemophila menziesii var. menziesii
African or American Marigolds, French Marigolds, Mule Marigolds
Habitat
Chaparral, Grassland
Roadsides, wastelands
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-9
9-11
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
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
Habit
Cushion/Mound-forming
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
White, Blue, Light Blue, Sky Blue
Yellow, Orange, Gold, Ivory
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Not Available
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Winter
Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Very Fast
Very 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
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do not water frequently, Never Over-water
Allow to dry out slightly between watering
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, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Pruning
Not Available
Prune ocassionally, Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Requires little pruning
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Alternaria Leaf Spot, Bacterial leaf spot, Damping-off, Gray mold, Powdery mildew, Root rot
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single, Double, Semi-Double
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Fine
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Not Available
Matte
Attracts
Bees, Butterflies
Butterflies
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
Medicinal Uses
Pain killer
Burns, constipation, Inflammation, Upset stomach, Wounds
Part of Plant Used
Flowers
Flowers, Seeds
Other Uses
Not Available
Can be made into a herbal tea, Decoration Purposes, Used As Food
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bedding Plant, Container, Hanging Basket, Mixed Border, Wildflower
Flower borders
Botanical Name
NEMOPHILA menziesii
Tagetes lucida
Common Name
Baby Blue Eyes
sweetscented marigold, Mexican marigold
In Hindi
Baby Blue Eyes Plant
sweetscented marigold
In German
Baby Blue Eyes Pflanzen
süß duftend Ringelblume
In French
bébé yeux bleus usine
Yauhtli
In Spanish
bebé ojos azules planta
pericón, Santa María, yerbanís
In Greek
μωρό μπλε μάτια των φυτών
γλυκό άρωμα κατιφέ
In Portuguese
bebê olhos azuis planta
Tarragon Mexicano
In Polish
dziecko niebieskie oczy roślin
słodkie pachnące nagietka
In Latin
baby blue eyes plant
sweetscented marigold
Phylum
Not Available
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Not Available
Asterales
Family
Boraginaceae
Asteraceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Not Available
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Hydrophylloideae
Not Available
Season and Care of Baby Blue Eyes Plant and Sweetscented Marigold
Season and care of Baby Blue Eyes Plant and Sweetscented Marigold is important to know. While considering everything about Baby Blue Eyes Plant and Sweetscented Marigold Care, growing season is an essential factor. Baby Blue Eyes Plant season is Spring, Summer and Winter and Sweetscented Marigold season is Spring, Summer and Winter. The type of soil for Baby Blue Eyes Plant is Loam, Sand and for Sweetscented Marigold is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Baby Blue Eyes Plant is Acidic, Neutral and for Sweetscented Marigold is Neutral, Alkaline.
Baby Blue Eyes Plant and Sweetscented Marigold Physical Information
Baby Blue Eyes Plant and Sweetscented Marigold physical information is very important for comparison. Baby Blue Eyes Plant height is 10.20 cm and width 20.30 cm whereas Sweetscented Marigold height is 60.00 cm and width 50.00 cm. The color specification of Baby Blue Eyes Plant and Sweetscented Marigold are as follows:
Baby Blue Eyes Plant flower color: White, Blue, Light Blue and Sky Blue
Baby Blue Eyes Plant leaf color: Green
Sweetscented Marigold flower color: Yellow, Orange, Gold and Ivory
- Sweetscented Marigold leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Baby Blue Eyes Plant and Sweetscented Marigold
Care of Baby Blue Eyes Plant and Sweetscented Marigold include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Baby Blue Eyes Plant pruning is done Not Available and Sweetscented Marigold pruning is done Prune ocassionally, Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Requires little pruning. In summer Baby Blue Eyes Plant needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Sweetscented Marigold needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.