Species five spot
cup-shaped, white flower with blue tints, black-white stamens, and hairy, pale-green stems

five spot

Nemophila maculata

Five Spot (Nemophila maculata) is an annual plant species in the hydrophyllaceae family. It has attractive quarter-size white to lavender flowers with five spots at the base. The foliage is finely divided, deeply lobed, and bright green. It blooms from mid-spring to summer and prefers moist, well-drained soil in full sun or light shade. Five Spot is a great addition to gardens, meadows, and natural plantings as it forms dense mats that flower profusely for many weeks, attracting pollinators, and can be tucked into nooks and crannies of rockeries. Surprisingly easy to grow, this delightful wildflower is a great choice for gardeners of any skill level.

Cycle:

Herbaceous Perennial

Watering:

Frequent

Propagation:

Seed Propagation,Division,Cutting,Layering Propagation

Hardiness Zone:

Flowers:

White with single purple petal spots Flowers

Sun:

full sun

Leaf:

Yes

Leaf Color:

white

Growth Rate:

Low

Maintenance:

Moderate

Drought Tolerant:

Yes

Salt Tolerant:

Yes

Tropical:

Yes

Care Level:

Medium

watering

For the 5 spot, it is recommended to keep it evenly moist throughout the growing season to ensure optimum health and production of flowers. Water the plant deeply about twice a week. During particularly hot and dry periods, it may be necessary to water twice a week. When the soil begins to feel dry, its time to water your 5 spot, but err on the side of caution and feel the soil before you pour a lot of water. If a soil feels dry down an inch, it may be time to water your 5 spot. Be careful not to overwater your 5 spot as this can cause root rot.

sunlight

Five spot (Nemophila maculata) is an annual plant species that prefers full sun to partial shade. It should receive at least 6 hours of direct sunlight per day, which is generally found in full sun locations.

pruning

The Five Spot plant (Nemophila maculata) should be pruned lightly throughout the growing season to encourage compact, bushy growth. Pruning should begin in late spring when the plants are just starting to get established and continue intermittently until early fall. Pruning should entail removing any dead or damaged stems and cutting back the longest stems and branches by 1/3 to promote a compact, mounding plant. Regular deadheading will also encourage more flowers to form.

Season

Fall
Winter
Spring
Summer
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec
Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Starts Flowering

Nemophila maculata typically starts flowering in April.