Five Spot 'Penny Black'
Five Spot 'Penny Black'
Penny Black, aka Pennie Black or Baby Black Eyes, is an easy to grow heirloom annual. Reaching only 4" in height, it can be planted in containers, hanging baskets and window boxes, as well as straight into your garden bed or border. Its deep purple, almost violet color is not often seen in the garden and a welcome compliment. Blooms in cool weather of early sprin/summer.
Bloom - Spring/Early Summer
Height - 4”
Spacing - 12”
Exposure - Sun-P Shade
Hardiness - Annual
Attributes - Pollinators, Native
Five Spot prefers full sun to dappled shade in various soil conditions. This wild flower species doesn't seem to care whether soil is heavy or sandy. However, it prefers cool weather, so if yours is very hot, try to plant your wildflower seed where it will receive some shade.
Nemophila discoidalis