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    • Photo of Nierembergia caerulea 'Jessie' flower by Dancing Oaks Nursery

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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

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    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

    By: Dancing Oaks Nursery

    Gardening facts about Nierembergia caerulea 'Jessie' plant

    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

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    Zones

    9a-11

    Size

    Height: 4"

    Width: 18"

    • sun
    • drought tolerant
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    Nierembergia Augusta® Blue Skies PP21662

    Scientific Name: Nierembergia 'USNRB1201'

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    Plant Type

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    Zones

    9a-11

    Size

    Height: 8"-12"

    Width: 8"

    • sun - mostly shade
    Photo of Nierembergia Augusta® Blue Skies PP21662 flower by Avant Gardens
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