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Pennie Black (Nemophila Discoidalis) - Start Pennie Black seeds for this lovely low-growing annual that has a trailing habit. Nemophila Pennie Black, also known as Nemophila Baby Black Eyes, is a superb, easy to grow annual with masses of small, 1 inch deep violet to black flowers that are edged with white.MORE NEMOPHILA OPTIONS
Planting Directions
TEMPERATURE
68F
AVERAGE GERM TIME
7 - 21 days
LIGHT REQUIRED
Yes
DEPTH
1/8th inch deep
SOWING RATE
4 - 5 seeds per plant
MOISTURE
Keep seeds moist until germination
PLANT SPACING
6 inches
Pennie Black (Nemophila Discoidalis) - Start Pennie Black seeds for this lovely low-growing annual that has a trailing habit. Nemophila Pennie Black, also known as Nemophila Baby Black Eyes, is a superb, easy to grow annual with masses of small, 1 inch deep violet to black flowers that are edged with white. The Victorians loved this tiny two-toned flower with light, airy foliage. The Nemophila Penny Black plant only reaches 4 inches in height and is slightly trailing, so it is perfect for containers, baskets, and window boxes, or use it as an edging for borders or a ground cover plant.
Nemophila Penny Black seeds can be sown directly outdoors in a prepared seedbed. Lightly cover the flower seed with soil and keep moist. Nemophila seeds can be started indoors in the late winter for transplanting outside once frost season is over. In milder climates, Nemophila Penny Black will reseed itself for the following season. Nemophila care includes deadheading the spent flowers to promote continual flowers and following a regular watering schedule to keep the plant from drying out.
Common Questions
Does nemophila make a good cut flower?
Although it makes a pretty cut flower, nemophila flowers do not last very long in water.
Can I start nemophila inside?
Although they are easy to direct sow, and they do not like to be transplanted, they can be started inside six to eight weeks inside. Transplant carefully.
Why did my nemophila die out in the middle of the summer?
Nemophila cannot tolerate high summer heat and will often die out in the summer.
Should I deadhead my nemophila?
Yes, deadheading prolongs the blooming time and prevents excess self-sowing.
What pollinators will nemophila attract?
Nemophila will attract bees and butterflies to the garden.
