McKenzie Nemophila Penny Black Seeds

Nemophila Penny Black produces striking near-black, velvety flowers edged with crisp white on low, spreading plants that create dramatic contrast in borders, rock gardens, and containers. This cool-season annual is easy to grow, blooms early, and adds unique visual interest to spring gardens.

Why you’ll love it:

• Rare near-black blooms with bold white edging
• Compact, spreading habit ideal for borders and containers
• Early flowering cool-season annual
• Attractive to bees and other pollinators

Growing Information:

• Botanical Name: Nemophila maculata
• Plant Type: Annual flower
• Light Requirements: Full sun to partial shade
• Water Requirements: Average; keep soil evenly moist
• Germination: 7–14 days
• Days to Bloom: ~45–60 days
• Height: ~15–20 cm (6–8 in)

Seed Details:

• Seed Type: Open pollinated
• Approximate Seed Count: ~300–350 seeds
• Special Characteristics: Unique dark blooms; compact growth; cool-season performer

Suggested Uses:
Direct sow outdoors early in spring as soon as soil can be worked, or sow in fall for early spring blooms in mild climates. Ideal for edging beds, rock gardens, containers, and mass plantings where its dark flowers provide striking contrast with lighter blooms.

Seed packet includes planting instructions. Results may vary based on growing conditions.