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Nemophila Menziesii Penny Black Seeds - Nemophila Flower Seeds for Garden

Nemophila Menziesii Penny Black Seeds - Nemophila Flower Seeds for Garden

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How to Sow and Plant

Sow seeds directly in prepared soil

Lightly cover with fine soil

• Keep soil evenly moist

How to Grow

Grow in full sun to partial shade

•Prefers cool temperatures

• Water regularly but avoid waterlogging

Tips

Best planted in cool-season gardens

• Ideal for contrast planting

• Avoid extreme heat conditions

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Features
life-cycle

LIFE CYCLE

Annual

plant-characteristics

PLANT CHARACTERISTICS

Rare dark blooms

growth-habit

GROWTH HABIT

Spreading, low-growing

bloom-season

BLOOM SEASON

Early to Mid Spring

flavour-profile

FLAVOUR PROFILE

Ornamental use only

suitable-for

SUITABLE FOR

Outdoor

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Nemophila Menziesii Penny Black Seeds - Nemophila Flower Seeds for Garden
seed-type

SEED TYPE

Open-pollinated flower seeds

plant-type

PLANT TYPE

Flowering plant


Nemophila menziesii ‘Penny Black’ is prized for its unusually dark flowers that add drama and sophistication to garden spaces. This compact plant spreads easily to form beautiful ground cover during the spring season. It is an excellent choice for gardeners seeking unique colour combinations with minimal effort.

Planting information
planting-season

PLANTING SEASON

Winter–Spring

fruit-size

FRUIT SIZE

Not Applicable

plant-height

PLANT HEIGHT

15–25 cm

light-requirement

LIGHT REQUIREMENT

Full Sun / Partial Shade

water-needs

WATER NEEDS

Moderate

hardiness-zones

HARDINESS ZONES

Cool Temperate

container-garden

CONTAINER GARDEN

Yes

plant-spacing

PLANT SPACING

20–25 cm

planting-depth

PLANTING DEPTH

Shallow

growing-conditions

GROWING CONDITIONS

Cool, well-drained soil

Coverage
Seed Count
Recommended Coverage
SEED COUNT
100
GTIN
036000104486

Frequently Asked Questions

What makes Nemophila menziesii 'Penny Black' unique?

Nemophila menziesii 'Penny Black' is admired for its striking deep purple to near-black flowers with contrasting white edges, creating a dramatic display in spring gardens.

Where can Nemophila menziesii 'Penny Black' be grown?

It thrives in flower beds, borders, rock gardens, meadow-style plantings, and containers with well-drained soil and a sunny to partially shaded location.

Do bees, butterflies, and other pollinators visit the flowers?

Yes, the nectar-rich blooms may attract bees, butterflies, and other beneficial pollinating insects during the flowering season.

Can Nemophila menziesii 'Penny Black' be used as a ground cover?

Yes, its low-growing, spreading habit makes it ideal for edging pathways, filling garden spaces, and creating colorful spring ground cover.

Does deadheading encourage continued blooming?

Yes, removing spent flowers helps keep plants tidy and may encourage additional blooms under suitable growing conditions.

Can Nemophila menziesii 'Penny Black' be grown in containers?

Yes, its compact habit makes it an excellent choice for patio pots, window boxes, and hanging baskets, where its distinctive blooms can be displayed up close.