About Baby Blue Eyes

These blooms are hardy, trailing, annual flowers native to California, but will grow prolifically throughout the rest of the United States as well. An extremely colorful wildflower that is rather easy to grow, Baby Blue Eyes or Five Spot remains one of our favorite all-purpose wildflowers!

When to Plant Baby Blue Eyes Seeds

Sow directly once the threat of frost has passed. Baby Blue Eyes also do great in containers. For growers in Zones cooler than 7, Baby Blue Eyes will need to be started indoors 6-8 weeks before the final frost of Spring.

Where to Plant Baby Blue Eyes Seeds

Baby Blue Eyes do best in cooler climates with Full Sun conditions, though can tolerate Partial Shade. In warmer climates, Baby Blue Eyes benefits from Partial Shade.

How to Plant Baby Blue Eyes Seeds

Baby Blue Eyes seeds require light to germinate, so be careful not to cover them when planting. Learn more about germination light requirements here.

Sow onto the surface of the soil, and compress firmly. Don’t cover, as seeds require sunlight to germinate.

How to Care for Baby Blue Eyes

Remove weeds as Baby Blue Eyes is establishing. Once established they require little care. As tender annuals, Baby Blue Eyes will die off with the killing frost.