species 6,087 observations

Texas Baby Blue Eyes

Nemophila phacelioides

Field notes

Nemophila phacelioides, commonly called large-flower baby-blue-eyes or Texas baby-blue-eyes, is a flowering plant in the waterleaf family (Hydrophyllaceae). It is native to the South Central United States, where it is found in Arkansas, Oklahoma, and Texas. Its natural habitat is in woodland openings in riparian bottoms, in sandy or silty soils.

Supports All

7 native animals
supported in the US

Plant eaters Animals that feed on it Greater Bee Fly 1
Flower visitors Pollinators and other flower visitors Variegated Fritillary, Ligated Furrow Bee, Eufala Skipper, Bilobed Looper Moth 6

Range

United States

Greener is more native, amber more introduced; paler is less certain. How this was decided

Key traits

Layer: Herbaceous plants
Light: Part shade
Moisture: Dry
Water use: Medium
Deer resistant: No
Plant type: Annual Wildflower

From the Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center and USDA PLANTS.