Nemesia strumosa
Garden Nemesia
Description
Nemesia strumosa is a compact annual, reaching 8" tall. It produces abundant showy flowers all summer long. It prefers cool weather and rich, moist soil. This plant looks great planted in borders or in containers or in window boxes. Flower color varies depending on cultivar.
Plant Type
Annual
Height Range
1-3'
Flower Color
Blue, Orange, Pink, Purple, Red, Yellow, White
Flower Season
n/a
Leaf Color
Green
Bark Color
n/a
Fruit Color
n/a
Fruit Season
n/a
Sun
Full
Water
Medium, Extra in Summer
Growth Rate
Moderate
Soil Type
Sandy, Loam
Soil Condition
Average, Well-drained
Soil pH
Neutral
Adverse Factors
n/a
Design Styles
Seascape
Accenting Features
Showy Flowers
Seasonal Interest
n/a
Location Uses
Perennial Border
Special Uses
Container, Mass Planting
Attracts Wildlife
n/a
Water Saving Tip:
In shrub areas, convert from spray sprinklers to bubbler or drip systems that apply water directly to roots.
Occasionally check the soil's moisture level around shrubs before and after watering to determine if watering times are appropriate.