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Bluebird II Nemesia

Nemesia fruticans

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Overview

Bluebird II Nemesia, or Nemesia fruticans 'Bluebird II', is a tidy annual with fragrant blue-purple flowers held over fresh green foliage. It grows 10-12 inches tall and spreads 12-18 inches, with an upright, well-branched habit. Plant in part sun to sun, average well-drained soil, and water regularly; no deadheading is needed. A lovely filler for containers that attracts bees. Hardy in USDA Zones 8a-10b.

Water Medium
Bluebird II Nemesia (Nemesia fruticans) — or Nemesia fruticans 'Bluebird II'

Culture

Water
Medium

Shape & size

Mature height
0.8333333–1 Ft.
Mature width
1–1.5 Ft.

Classification

Family
Scrophulariaceae

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Nemesia fruticans
Nemesia fruticans
Nemesia fruticans
Nemesia fruticans
Nemesia fruticans
Nemesia fruticans
Nemesia fruticans
Nemesia fruticans

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