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Nemesia

Nemesia strumosa

Cool-season annual; compact habit

Type: Annual
Light Req.: Full Sun / Part Sun
Height × Width: 6–12 in × 8–12 in
USDA Zone: 9–11

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Type

Annual

Light Req.

Full Sun / Part Sun

Water Req.

Moderate

Soil Req.

Loamy / Well-Drained

More growing details

USDA Zone

9–11

Height × Width

6–12 in × 8–12 in

Bloom Time & Color

Spring–Frost / Pink, Purple, Blue

Native Status

Non-Native (South Africa)

Pollinator Interest

Bees Butterflies

Wildlife Value

Pollinator

Maintenance Level

Low

Drought Tolerance

Low

Notes

Cool-season annual; compact habit

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