Gardening Flowers Annuals Nierembergia By Megan Hughes Megan Hughes Megan Hughes has a passion for plants that drives her to stay on top of the latest garden advancements and time-tested ways of growing great plants. She travels regularly to learn about new plants and technology and is closely connected to the innovation side of the horticulture industry. She has more than 25 years of experience in horticulture. Learn about BHG's Editorial Process Updated on September 15, 2022 Share Tweet Pin Email Nierembergia Overview Description The adorable cup-shape flowers of nierembergia and its neat growth habit make it a useful annual flower for everything from containers to edging. Plant it in rows along the front of beds or borders for a crisp look (especially with the white types). Or use it in containers -- it's a great medium-height plant to visually tie together taller plants and cascading plants. Though it's usually grown as an annual, nierembergia is perennial in Zones 7-10. Genus Name Nierembergia Common Name Nierembergia Plant Type Annual, Perennial Light Sun Height 6 to 6 inches Width null to 2 feet Flower Color Blue, White Season Features Fall Bloom, Summer Bloom Special Features Attracts Birds, Good for Containers, Low Maintenance Zones 10, 7, 8, 9 Propagation Seed, Stem Cuttings Garden Plans For Nierembergia More varieties for Nierembergia 'Augusta Blue Skies' nierembergia Nierembergia 'Augusta Blue Skies' is wonderfully heat- and drought-tolerant with lavender-blue flowers all summer long. It grows 12 inches tall and 24 inches wide. 'Blue Eyes' nierembergia Nierembergia 'Blue Eyes' bears silvery lilac-blue flowers with darker veins on a 10-inch-tall plant. 'Mont Blanc' nierembergia Nierembergia 'Mont Blanc' is an award-winning variety with pure-white flowers on an 8-inch-tall plant. 'Purple Robe' nierembergia Nierembergia 'Purple Robe' is an award-winning variety with violet-blue flowers on 10-inch-tall plants. Plant Nierembergia with Was this page helpful? Thanks for your feedback! Tell us why! Other Submit