Life Span
Annual
Annual and Perennial
Type
Flowering Plants, Herbs
Aquatics
Origin
Western United States, Alaska, California
India
Types
Nemophila menziesii var. atomaria, Nemophila menziesii var. integrifolia, Nemophila menziesii var. menziesii
Not Available
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Chaparral, Grassland
subtropical regions, Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-9
8-15
AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
12-6
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
21,22
Habit
Cushion/Mound-forming
Spreading
Flower Color
White, Blue, Light Blue, Sky Blue
White, Lavender
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Not Available
Fruit Color
Not Available
Green, Reddish Plum
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Not Available
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Green
Leaf Shape
Lobed
Long Elliptic
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Very Fast
Very Fast
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Poorly Drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring, Winter, Late Winter
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Drought
Wet Site
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
Requires regular watering
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Poorly Drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
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
Bacterial leaf spot, Damping-off, Root rot
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Fine
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Not Available
Matte
Attracts
Bees, Butterflies
Birds, Hens
Allergy
Not Available
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Bouquets, Showy Purposes
Farmland
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Pain killer
Anti-ageing Benefits, Antidiabetic, Reduces toothache, Skin Diseases
Part of Plant Used
Flowers
Leaves, Shoots, Stem
Other Uses
Not Available
Used in curries, soups, stews
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Sometimes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bedding Plant, Container, Hanging Basket, Mixed Border, Wildflower
Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Tropical, Water Gardens
Botanical Name
NEMOPHILA menziesii
IPOMOEA aquatica
Common Name
Baby Blue Eyes
Swamp Cabbage, Swamp Morning Glory, Water Spinach
In Hindi
Baby Blue Eyes Plant
Water Spinach
In German
Baby Blue Eyes Pflanzen
Wasser-Spinat
In French
bébé yeux bleus usine
Épinards d'eau
In Spanish
bebé ojos azules planta
La espinaca de agua
In Greek
μωρό μπλε μάτια των φυτών
Σπανάκι νερό
In Portuguese
bebê olhos azuis planta
Espinafre de água
In Polish
dziecko niebieskie oczy roślin
Szpinak wodny
In Latin
baby blue eyes plant
Water Spinach
Phylum
Not Available
Spermatophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Not Available
Solanales
Family
Boraginaceae
Convolvulaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Not Available
Ipomoeeae
Subfamily
Hydrophylloideae
Not Available
Season and Care of Baby Blue Eyes Plant and Water Spinach
Season and care of Baby Blue Eyes Plant and Water Spinach is important to know. While considering everything about Baby Blue Eyes Plant and Water Spinach Care, growing season is an essential factor. Baby Blue Eyes Plant season is Spring, Summer and Winter and Water Spinach season is Spring, Summer and Winter. The type of soil for Baby Blue Eyes Plant is Loam, Sand and for Water Spinach is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Baby Blue Eyes Plant is Acidic, Neutral and for Water Spinach is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Baby Blue Eyes Plant and Water Spinach Physical Information
Baby Blue Eyes Plant and Water Spinach physical information is very important for comparison. Baby Blue Eyes Plant height is 10.20 cm and width 20.30 cm whereas Water Spinach height is 12.70 cm and width 610.00 cm. The color specification of Baby Blue Eyes Plant and Water Spinach are as follows:
Baby Blue Eyes Plant flower color: White, Blue, Light Blue and Sky Blue
Baby Blue Eyes Plant leaf color: Green
Water Spinach flower color: White and Lavender
- Water Spinach leaf color: Green
Care of Baby Blue Eyes Plant and Water Spinach
Care of Baby Blue Eyes Plant and Water Spinach include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Baby Blue Eyes Plant pruning is done Not Available and Water Spinach 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 Water Spinach needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.