Common lionface (Nemesia affinis)

Common lionface

Common lionface is a charming floriferous plant, often admired for its vibrant and paintbrush-like blossoms in shades of blue, pink, or white. This perennial thrives in cooler climates and enjoys full sun or partial shade, readily blooming in spring to summer. Its bushy stature, typically around a foot in height, is adorned with lance-shaped leaves that form a lush backdrop for the delicate, butterfly-attracting flowers. Common lionface's compact size and showy blooms make it an ideal choice for garden borders and containers.

Scientific classification

Species

Common lionface (Nemesia affinis)

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Annual

Lifespan

Herb

Plant Type

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Care Guide for Common lionface

Twice per week

Water

Full sun

Sunlight

20 - 35 ℃

Ideal Temperature

Pruning: Common lionface thrives with strategic pruning to enhance flowering. Key techniques involve deadheading and trimming leggy growth, ideally performed in early to late spring. Regular pruning boosts air circulation and promotes denser foliage, resulting in healthier, more prolific blooms.

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