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Image of Collinsia photo by: Russell Stafford

Russell Stafford

(Blue-eyed Mary)

A genus with around 18 accepted species and 10 subspecies, Collinsia species are native to much of North America and adjacent Mexico. Most distinct species exist in the West, particularly California. They are all small, annual and herbaceous. Growing environment varies from species to species.

These members of the Scrophulariaceae (snapdragon family) have pretty two-lipped flowers that are brightly colored and largely insect pollinated. The leaves are variable shades of green and tend...

Image of Collinsia verna photo by: Russell Stafford

Russell Stafford

(Spring Blue-eyed Mary)

Delicate little blue and white two-lipped flowers decorate this sweet cool season annual for around three weeks in spring or summer, depending on geography. The low-growing plants tend to grow in moist forested areas where soil is rich and sunlight dappled.

The small ephemeral plants have oval to lance-shaped leaves that are opposite and clasp the stems. The plants survive through winter and flower when temperatures become favorable in spring. Lots of little two-lipped flowers are produced in...