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:
Consider replacing some lawn areas with groundcovers, trees, and shrubs.
Good candidates for removal are portions of large lawns, areas where no one uses the grass, patches that don't grow well, or spaces too small to water without overspray.