20th May 2025: Nemophila in Aoyama Tokyo
/Home › › Nemophila I photographed a cluster of nemophila blooming vibrantly in a quiet corner of Aoyama. Nemophila is a delicate annual flower that symbolizes the arrival of spring, and its translucent blue petals have earned it the affectionate nickname “Baby Blue Eyes.” Native to the western regions of North America, it has long grown naturally in dry grasslands and coastal areas. In Japan, it has become widely cultivated as an ornamental plant, enchanting many people each spring when it blankets parks and flower fields in a carpet of soft blue. Although each blossom is only about two centimeters in diameter, the flowers display a beautiful range of hues—from pale sky blue to deeper shades—accented by their distinctive dark stamens. The plant grows to a modest height of around twenty centimeters and spreads outward as it forms clusters, creating a ground-covering effect. It thrives in sunny locations with well-drained soil, making it a relatively easy plant ...