About Penny Black Baby Blue Eyes
Plant Family: Boraginaceae
Plant Type: Annual
Size: 3-6" H x 6" W
Growth Habit: Prostrate
Deciduous/Evergreen: Annual
Growth Rate: Fast
Sun Exposure: Full sun to part shade
Soil Preference: Well-draining
Water Requirements: Drought-tolerant to occasional
Cold Hardy to: 25 degrees F
Flower Season: Spring
Flower Color: Dark purple/white
Endangered?: Not listed
Distribution: Selected for the garden, true species found all throughout California at heights from sea level up to almost 6500'
Natural Habitat: Meadows, grassy places and canyons
Photo Credit: Theodore Payne Foundation