Littlefoot nemophila in our garden - closeup, Netherlands

''Nemophila pedunculata'' is a common annual wildflower found throughout western North America. Its common names include littlefoot nemophila and meadow nemophila.

''Nemophila pedunculata'' grows low to the ground, with a fleshy stem and thick, bristly leaves. The flowers are tiny, only about a centimeter wide. They are a broad bell shape and they vary widely in color. Some are blue, but most are white with a variety of markings, including small blue streaks or speckles, or an eye-catching.. more