Menzies' baby blue eyes (Nemophila menziesii) is in the borage family family (Boraginaceae). Across the U.S., iNaturalist users have logged 2,709 research-grade flowering observations of it in our sample, peaking in March.
Nationally it blooms mainly from March to April, but timing varies a lot by state and elevation — see the table below.
When to photograph Menzies' baby blue eyes: observations by month (U.S.)
About Menzies' baby blue eyes
Nemophila menziesii, known commonly as baby blue eyes or baby's-blue-eyes, is an annual herb, native to western North America....From Wikipedia via iNaturalist — article, CC BY-SA.
Menzies' baby blue eyes by state
| State | Observations | Peak month | Main season |
|---|---|---|---|
| California | 2,653 | March | Mar–Apr |
| Washington | 33 | April | Apr–Jun |
| Oregon | 14 | April | Mar–Apr |
Main season = months with at least 30% of the state's peak-month count.
Related wildflowers (borage family)
Virginia bluebells
Distant Phacelia
Pacific hound's tongue
Notch-leaf Scorpionweed
Miami Mist
Alkali Heliotrope
Wild Canterbury Bells
Desert Bluebells
Photography tips
- Photograph flowers on calm, overcast mornings to avoid wind blur and harsh shadows.
- Get low: a shallow depth of field (f/2.8–f/5.6) isolates a bloom against soft color.
- Stay on trails — trampling meadows kills plants and ruins next year's display.
- Try a kaleidoscope abstract of a single bloom with our online kaleidoscope tool.
FAQ
When is the best time to photograph Menzies' baby blue eyes?
Nationally, March has the most observations, with the main season from March to April.
Where is Menzies' baby blue eyes most often seen?
The most observations come from California, Washington, Oregon.