
Eyebright
Also known as
Bartsia imbricata, Euphrasia agrestis, Euphrasia alpina, Euphrasia cantalensis, Euphrasia capitulata, Euphrasia carniolica, Euphrasia cebennensis, Euphrasia cuprea, Euphrasia cuspidatissima, Euphrasia danica, Euphrasia depauperata, Euphrasia ericetorum, Euphrasia exigua, Euphrasia filifolia, Euphrasia hirtella fennica, Euphrasia lapeyrousii, Euphrasia laxa, Euphrasia maculata, Euphrasia maialis, Euphrasia minima, Euphrasia multicuspidata, Euphrasia nebulosa, Euphrasia nemorosa cebennensis, Euphrasia nemorosa rigidula, Euphrasia officianalis anglica, Euphrasia officianalis montana, Euphrasia officianalis rostkoviana, Euphrasia officinalis grandiflora, Euphrasia officinalis maialis, Euphrasia officinalis montana, Euphrasia officinalis pratensis, Euphrasia officinalis pygmaea, Euphrasia officinalis rostkoviana, Euphrasia parvula, Euphrasia praerostkoviana, Euphrasia pratensis, Euphrasia puberula, Euphrasia pubibunda, Euphrasia pumila, Euphrasia pygmaea, Euphrasia ramosa, Euphrasia rigidula, Euphrasia rostkoviana, Euphrasia rostkoviana campestris, Euphrasia rostkoviana cantalensis, Euphrasia rostkoviana kreiselii, Euphrasia rostkoviana montana, Euphrasia rostkoviana nebulosa, Euphrasia rostkoviana pratensis, Euphrasia rostkoviana rostkoviana, Euphrasia salisburgensis cupreus, Euphrasia salisburgensis soyeri, Euphrasia saxatilis, Euphrasia sintenisii, Euphrasia soyeri, Euphrasia stricta, Euphrasia subalpina, Euphrasia tatarica cebennensis, Euphrasia tatarica ericetorum, Euphrasia uliginosa, Euphrasia vulgaris, Odontites caucasica and Odontites caucasicus
Taxonomy
Euphrasia officinalis
Euphrasia
Orobanchaceae
Lamiales

How to care for Eyebright

How often to water your Eyebright

every 9
Eyebright needs 0.5 cups of water every 9 when it doesnât get direct sunlight and is potted in a 5" pot.
Use our water calculator to personalize watering recommendations to your environment or download Greg for more advanced recommendations for all of your plants.
Water 0.5 cups every
9

Check the growing potential in your area
A plant's growing potential is determined from its location, the time of year, and current local weather.

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Finding light for Eyebright in your home

a window
Eyebright may have difficulty thriving, and will drop leaves đ, without ample sunlight.
Place it less than 3 feet from a south-facing window to maximize the potential for growth.
Select your region to see how the current weather in your area affects the placement of Eyebright in your home đĄ.

How to fertilize Eyebright

Most potting soils come with ample nutrients which plants use to produce new growth.
By the time your plant has depleted the nutrients in its soil itâs likely grown enough to need a larger pot anyway.
To replenish this plant's nutrients, repot your Eyebright after it doubles in size or once a yearâwhichever comes first.

Eyebright prefers for the soil to dry out between waterings and should be watered regularly. Use our water calculator to personalize watering recommendations to your environment or download Greg for more advanced recommendations for all of your plants.
Sunlight Needs
Eyebright may have difficulty thriving and will drop leaves đ without ample sunlight. Place it less than 3 feet from a window to maximize the potential for growth. Select your region to see how the current weather in your area affects the placement in your home đĄ.
Toxicity
Greg does not have confirmed data on this plantâs toxicity. If you, a family member, or a pet consumes plant material of unknown toxicity, itâs always best to consult a medical professional.
If you or someone else ingested this plant, call Poison Control at US (800) 222-1222. If a pet consumed this plant, contact your veterinarian or the ASPCA at US (888) 426-4435.
Care Summary for Eyebright
Eyebright
Greg recommends:

0.5 cups every 9 days

< 3ft from a window

Repot after 2x growth
Based on the 4â pot your plant is in, and that it doesnât get direct sunlight.
