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Nemesia denticulata

by Johan Wentzel

Common Name
Wild Nemesia
Plant Type
Perennial
Nemesia denticulata is an erect, tufted perennial herb that can grow up to 600mm tall. This is a beautiful perennial herb with lovely flowers that attract pollinating insects. It is ideal for a mixed border or pots and is very attractive when planted in groups or massed.
Plant Description

Nemesia denticulata is an erect, tufted  perennial herb that can grow up to 600mm tall. It has a woody rootstock, annual stems and the leaves are clustered toward the base. The leaves are broad, about 30x5-10mm large with toothed margins. The flowers are borne in small, flat-ish terminal clusters with flowers of about 15mm large and varying in colour from pink, mauve, fading blue or white with yellow or orange on the crest of the mouth. This species flowers throughout the entire year.

Nemesia denticulata is a beautiful perennial herb with lovely flowers that attract pollinating insects. It is ideal for a mixed border or pots and is very attractive when planted in groups or massed.

Afrikaanse Naam
Leeubekkie, Maagpynblommetjie
Hardiness
Semi hardy
Position
Sun
Water Requirements
Moderate
Evergreen
Deciduous
Growth Rate
Fast
Flowering Time
Summer
Flower Colour
Pink
Shape
Upright
Soil
Loam
Plant Size
50cm
Region
Eastern Cape, KwaZulu-Natal
Habitat
Open scrub, grassland
Grown by Wildflower Nursery
No

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