Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Type
Herbs
Flowering Plants, Herbs
Origin
Eastern Africa
Western United States, Alaska, California
Types
Not Available
Nemophila menziesii var. atomaria, Nemophila menziesii var. integrifolia, Nemophila menziesii var. menziesii
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Lowland, Ponds
Chaparral, Grassland
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-11
3-9
AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
Not Available
Sunset Zone
Not Available
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
Oval or Rounded
Cushion/Mound-forming
Flower Color
Blue, Dark Blue, Yellow, Yellow green
White, Blue, Light Blue, Sky Blue
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Light Green
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green, Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Orange, Yellow
Not Available
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Broadly Ovate
Lobed
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Fast
Very Fast
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring, Winter, Late Winter
Tolerances
Pollution, Drought, Soil Compaction
Drought
Where to Plant?
In Water, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Corms or bulbs, From Rhizomes, Seedlings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Plant grows in water
Do not water frequently, Never Over-water
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Clay, Loam
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Not Available
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Lily Beetle, Red blotch, Sap-Sucking Insects
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Not Available
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Not Available
Attracts
Aphids, White bugs
Bees, Butterflies
Allergy
Diabetes, Nausea
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Hanging Basket, Showy Purposes
Beautification, Bouquets, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Anxiety, Combats Stress, Diarrhea, Improve circulation, increase memory, Soothing and relieving pain
Pain killer
Part of Plant Used
Leaves, Root, Stem
Flowers
Other Uses
Oil is used in perfume, soaps, creams, etc., Traditional medicine, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Not Available
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bog Garden, Water Gardens
Bedding Plant, Container, Hanging Basket, Mixed Border, Wildflower
Botanical Name
Nymphaea caerulea
NEMOPHILA menziesii
Common Name
Blue Lotus, Blue Egyptian lotus
Baby Blue Eyes
In Hindi
ब्लू लोटस
Baby Blue Eyes Plant
In German
Blue Lotus
Baby Blue Eyes Pflanzen
In French
Blue Lotus
bébé yeux bleus usine
In Spanish
Blue Lotus
bebé ojos azules planta
In Greek
Blue Lotus
μωρό μπλε μάτια των φυτών
In Portuguese
Blue Lotus
bebê olhos azuis planta
In Polish
Blue Lotus
dziecko niebieskie oczy roślin
In Latin
Blue Lotus
baby blue eyes plant
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Not Available
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Nymphaeales
Not Available
Family
Nymphaeaceae
Boraginaceae
Clade
Angiosperms
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Hydrophylloideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Blue Lotus and Baby Blue Eyes Plant
Season and care of Blue Lotus and Baby Blue Eyes Plant is important to know. While considering everything about Blue Lotus and Baby Blue Eyes Plant Care, growing season is an essential factor. Blue Lotus season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Baby Blue Eyes Plant season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Blue Lotus is Clay, Loam and for Baby Blue Eyes Plant is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Blue Lotus is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Baby Blue Eyes Plant is Acidic, Neutral.
Blue Lotus and Baby Blue Eyes Plant Physical Information
Blue Lotus and Baby Blue Eyes Plant physical information is very important for comparison. Blue Lotus height is 80.00 cm and width 40.00 cm whereas Baby Blue Eyes Plant height is 10.20 cm and width 20.30 cm. The color specification of Blue Lotus and Baby Blue Eyes Plant are as follows:
Blue Lotus flower color: Blue, Dark Blue, Yellow and Yellow green
Blue Lotus leaf color: Dark Green and Green
Baby Blue Eyes Plant flower color: White, Blue, Light Blue and Sky Blue
- Baby Blue Eyes Plant leaf color: Green
Care of Blue Lotus and Baby Blue Eyes Plant
Care of Blue Lotus and Baby Blue Eyes Plant include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Blue Lotus pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Baby Blue Eyes Plant pruning is done Not Available. In summer Blue Lotus needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Baby Blue Eyes Plant needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.