Cape-jewels

Nemesia strumosa Benth.

Nemesia strumosa, also known as Cape-jewels, is a flowering plant in the family Scrophulariaceae. It is native to the southwestern Cape Provinces of South Africa and is cultivated in various regions for ornamental use. This species is suitable for gardens, including beds, borders, rock gardens, and containers. Cultivars display a range of flower colors, including bicolored varieties. It is commonly grown as a cool-weather annual in USDA zones 2 through 10.

Description

Nemesia strumosa (Benth.) is a flowering plant species in the family Scrophulariaceae, originally from the southwestern Cape Provinces of South Africa. It is widely cultivated for its ornamental value, with a variety of flower colors available in different cultivars. The plant is adaptable to garden settings such as beds, borders, rock gardens, and containers. When grown as a cool-weather annual, it thrives in USDA hardiness zones 2 through 10. Its common name, Cape-jewels, reflects its native origin and decorative appeal. The species has been published in the botanical literature since 1836 and is distributed in regions such as Quebec, South Africa, Australia, Brazil, Denmark, Japan, and Canada.