Nemophila menziesii, commonly known as baby blue eyes, is a charming annual wildflower native to western North America, particularly abundant in California where it carpets meadows and hillsides each spring with its vivid sky-blue blooms. This delicate member of the borage family (Boraginaceae) typically grows low to the ground, forming soft mounds of finely divided, bright green foliage that set off its dainty flowers. Each bloom measures about an inch across and features five rounded petals in shades of pale to deep blue, often accented with white centers and subtle black dots near the throat, giving the flower a luminous, cheerful quality. Thriving in well-drained soils and full sun to partial shade, Nemophila menziesii is prized in wildflower gardens, naturalized landscapes, and as a groundcover in cooler seasons, where it creates a breathtaking display when planted en masse. Its nectar and pollen attract bees and other pollinators, making it ecologically valuable as well as ornamental. Easily grown from seed, it germinates readily and prefers cooler weather, often flowering prolifically in spring before fading in the heat of summer. With its soft texture, serene color, and adaptability, baby blue eyes has become an enduring symbol of the California springtime bloom, admired for its ability to transform fields and garden beds into a sea of blue.