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Nemesia species

Also Known As

  • Bart Simpson Plant

Plant type

annual / biennial

size

  • H: 12"
  • W: 12"

planting zones

  • 1-11

Nemesia species plant details

Nemesia species is a broadleaf deciduous annual / biennial with green foliage. In spring and summer yellow flowers emerge. Grows well with sun and regular water. Does well in average and rich soil.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Nemesia species

Plant type: annual / biennial
Plant family: scrophulariaceae
Foliage: deciduous green
Mature size: 12 IN wide, 12 IN tall
Flowers: yellow blooms in spring and summer
Uses: easy-to-grow, rare, unique

GROWING CONDITIONS for Nemesia species

USDA Zones: 1 - 11
Sun exposure: sun
Watering frequency: regular
Soil needs: average and rich

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

A thoroughly delightful mass of bobbing “Bart Simpsons” are borne Spring thru Summer on this completely unknown Nemesia from the Cape of South Africa. 12” tall & wide, it’s extremely EASY to grow & especially fun in a pot, where you can view the little “Barts” up close. Thanks to Richard Turner, editor of Pacific Horticulture magazine, for bringing us back the seed. Average to rich soil.

Gardening facts about Nemesia species plant

How to Grow Nemesia species

  • Sun Exposure

    • sun
  • Water Needs

    • regular
  • Soil Needs

    • average
    • rich

Features

  • Foliage Color

    • green
  • Flower Color

    • yellow
  • Flower Season

    • spring
    • summer
  • Foliage Season

    • deciduous
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