Latin Name: Nemesia hybrida ‘Karoo’ 

The Nemesia ‘Karoo’ is a vibrant, heat-tolerant perennial (often grown as an annual) prized for its bold, bi-colored blooms and extended flowering season. Growing 10–14 inches (25–35 cm) tall and wide, it’s ideal for containers, borders, and mass plantings.

This South African-inspired hybrid produces 1-inch (2.5 cm) snapdragon-like flowers in striking combinations of deep orange, purple, yellow, or white, often with contrasting “mask” patterns. Blooms spring to frost, outperforming older nemesias in heat and humidity.

Thrives in full sun to partial shade and well-draining soil. Drought-tolerant once established but blooms best with regular watering. Attracts pollinators while resisting deer and rabbits.

Perfect for hot-climate gardens, pair with angelonia, lantana, or blue salvia.

Key Features:

• Flowers: Velvety texture, long-lasting

• Foliage: Lance-shaped, slightly aromatic

• Hardiness: Annual (zones 9–11 as perennial)

• Uses: Cut flowers, xeriscapes