Five-Spot - Nemophila Maculata

Approximate seeds per pound: 87,000
Seeding rate: Plant this wildflower seed at 10 pounds per acre
Height: Under 1 foot typically
Flower Color: Five bright white petals, each with a prominent purple spot.
Plant Type: Annual. Lives just one year. Grows quickly, blooms heavily, dies with first frost. Can regrow following spring if seed falls on bare ground.
Flower Type: Daisy-like
Bloom Time: Early season
Is this wildflower invasive? No
Is this wildflower endangered? No
Is this wildflower edible? No
Is this wildflower medicinal? No
Regions: All regions of North America.
Zones: 3 - 9
Soil preference: Adaptable
Sun/Shade: Full sun to partial shade
Moisture Requirements: Average moisture, well-drained.
Germination: 7 - 30 days
Optimum soil temperature for germination: 55F - 65F
Sowing depth: Plant five spot wild flower seed at 1/8"

Five spot is a annual wild flower seed native to California that dies at first frost. It is easily grown from seed throughout the United States. It is a hardy annual that grows very, very fast and blooms profusely. Although an annual, five spot may reseed if the seeds fall on bare ground. The flowers are an attractive white with vivid purple spots at the tip of each petal. A prolific bloomer all spring, with a low spreading habit. Prefers full sun to dappled shade in various soil conditions. A great item for hanging baskets. This wildflower species will tolerate a variety of conditions, and doesn’t seem to care whether soil is heavy or sandy. However, it prefers cool weather, so if yours is very hot, try to plant your wild flower seed where it will receive some shade.