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Nierembergia caerulea 'Jessie'
Also Known As
- Nierembergia hippomanica 'Jessie'
- Jessie Cup Flower
Plant type
perennial
size
- H: 8"-18"
- W: 8"-18"
planting zones
- 9a-11
Nierembergia caerulea 'Jessie' plant details
Nierembergia caerulea 'Jessie' is a broadleaf deciduous perennial with green foliage. In fall and summer blue and pink flowers emerge. Grows well with sun and even moisture - regular water. Drought tolerant once established. Does well in gritty and rich soil.
CHARACTERISTICS OF Nierembergia caerulea 'Jessie'
- Plant type: perennial
- Plant family: solanaceae
- Foliage: deciduous green
- Mature size: 8 IN - 18 IN - wide, 8 IN - 18 IN - tall
- Flowers: blue and pink blooms in fall and summer
GROWING CONDITIONS for Nierembergia caerulea 'Jessie'
- USDA Zones: 9a - 11
- Sun exposure: sun
- Watering frequency: even moisture - regular
- Resistant to: deer
- Soil needs: gritty and rich
Nursery contributed plant descriptions
Pale lavender-blue flowers deepen to purple toward the yellow eye, blooming indomitably throughout the summer on this 18" x 18" shrublet. Cut back hard in early spring to bush it out. Place close to pathways to appreciate it's airy foliage and plentiful floating flower cups.
Minimum temperature: 0°F
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How to Grow Nierembergia caerulea 'Jessie'
Sun Exposure
- sun
Water Needs
- even moisture - drought tolerant
Soil Needs
- rich
- gritty
Features
Foliage Color
- green
Flower Color
- pink
- blue
Wildlife
- deer resistant
Flower Season
- summer
- fall
Foliage Season
- deciduous
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Plant Type
Perennial
Zones
9a-11
Size
Height: 4"
Width: 18"
- sun
- drought tolerant
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Scientific Name: Nierembergia 'USNRB1201'
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Plant Type
Annual / Biennial
Zones
9a-11
Size
Height: 8"-12"
Width: 8"
- sun - mostly shade
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