nemesia
Nemesia caerulea
USDA zones9 to 10
SunHandles full sun to partial sun
WaterNeeds moderate soil
Size12 to 24 inches tall9 to 18 inches wide
- Bloom color
- Pale blue, pink or white with yellow throat
Garden uses
Notes
Nemesia (Nemesia caerulea) is a perennial for annual beds. It grows outdoors year-round in USDA zone 9 and warmer, down to about 20°F (-7°C). In colder areas, grow it as a houseplant or bring it indoors for winter. This plant likes full or part sun and average moisture. Its flowers come in pale blue, pink, or white with a yellow throat. It grows 12 to 24 inches tall and 9 to 18 inches wide.
Pairs well with Vermillionaire cuphea, Aster, and Fountain grass.
Native range
Temperate southern Africa.