Flower Properties

Property	Value
English Name	Cape Jewels
MainColor	Magenta
PlantType	Herb
Growth Type	Cultivated
Season	June
ImageUrl	Nemesia-001
Photographer	DP
Location
Human Toxicity	Non_Toxic

Flower Details

Description

A compact annual bedding plant with vibrant, two-lipped flowers in a wide range of colors, including purple, pink, yellow, orange, and white. It is prized for its long flowering period, bringing bright splashes of color to borders, containers, and hanging baskets.

Distribution

Native to South Africa. Widely cultivated across the UK as a garden plant, but not naturalised.

Medicinal/Other Uses

Grown purely for ornamental value.

Edibility

Not edible.

Human Toxicity

No known risks to humans or pets.

Pet Toxicity

Not Toxic

Active Compounds

Flavonoids and pigments responsible for flower coloration.