Nemesia 'Busy Bee' Scrophulariaceae Kathy Echols, Martinez Nemesia ‘Busy Bee’ Scrophulariaceae Kathy Echols, Martinez This patented form of the South African short-lived perennial Nemesia is a compact variegated form with soft purple-red flowers. Part to full sun and regular soil is all that is needed for these Nemesias. They do better with supplemental water but are capable of being drought-tolerant. This one grows to 8” tall by 8” wide. . Photo by Bruce Peters