Nemesia

Nemesia strumosa

Family: Scrophulariaceae

Citrus & Brightsweetfresh

SeasonSpring–Summer

OriginSouth Africa

IntensityFaint

LifespanAnnual

About This Flower

Citrus & Bright · Spring–Summer bloomer

Nemesia's two-lipped flowers in extraordinary bicolour combinations of orange, yellow, pink, and white bring a joyful exuberance to containers and borders through cool-season growing.

Symbolism & Meaning

cheerfulness, zest for life

In the Victorian language of flowers, nemesia means “Zest for life”.

Habitat & Environment

South Africa

Nemesia is native to South Africa.

Quick Reference

Scientific NameNemesia strumosa
FamilyScrophulariaceae
Native ToSouth Africa
Bloom SeasonSpring–Summer
LifespanAnnual

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