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 **answer‑engine 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 (SEO‑optimized):
• 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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