*NATIVE PLANT OF THE WEEK*⁠ Fivespot (Nemophila maculata, Zones 0–0)⁠ ⁠ Native to the foothills of the Sierra Nevada, this prostrate California annual loves the cool weather of spring and will shine until the heat of summer. Though its roots are in the west, fivespot can also be grown in other parts of North America.⁠ ⁠ ⁠ Why Grow It⁠ • Forms mounds 6–12 inches tall and 12 inches wide⁠ • Small, scallop-edged green leaves⁠ • White, 1-inch bowl-shaped flowers have contrasting purple spot on each petal⁠ • Blooms profusely from May–July⁠ • Attracts bees, butterflies, and other pollinators⁠ ⁠ Growing Tips⁠ • Easiest to grow in place from seed⁠ • Sow in fall for spring growth⁠ • Well-drained soil⁠ • Sun and minimal to no watering needed in cool regions⁠ • Part shade and light watering during dry spells in warmer regions⁠ • Leave plants after they decline in summer to allow them to set seed; may naturalize⁠ ⁠ Design Tips⁠ • Sow in front of borders and in rock gardens⁠ • Grow in containers and...