Five Spot Flower Seeds
Five Spot (Nemophila maculata) is a charming cool‑season annual wildflower noted for its white petals marked with five purple spots, low, spreading habit, and preference for cool weather and partial shade. The distinctive “five‑spotted” blooms make an eye‑catching carpet along paths, in containers, and in spring wildflower mixes.
What is Five Spot?
A small annual native to the western United States, Five Spot is often highlighted in wildflower and cool‑season bedding guides for its unusual markings and ease of growth in mild climates. Plants stay compact and spreading, creating a low mat of patterned flowers.
Why gardeners choose it:
• White petals each marked with a purple spot at the tip
• Ideal for edging, rock gardens, and containers
• Cool‑season annual for spring displays
• Performs well in partial shade and mild conditions
• Attractive to small pollinators and beneficial insects
Growth Habit: Low, spreading annual
Bloom Colors: White with purple spots (five per flower)
Height: 4–8 inches
Sun Requirement: Full Sun to Partial Shade (prefers cooler exposure)
Sowing Depth: Lightly covered
Planting Instructions:
• Direct‑sow Five Spot seeds outdoors in early spring as soon as soil can be worked, or in fall in mild climates.
• Cover seeds lightly (about 1/8 inch) and keep soil evenly moist.
• Germination usually occurs in 7–21 days under cool conditions.
• Space plants 4–6 inches apart, or broadcast for a low flowering carpet.
• Provide full sun in cool climates or partial shade where summers are warm.
• Water regularly during dry spells; plants prefer cool, moist, but well‑drained soil.
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