{"title":"Nierembergia","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eNierembergia\u003c\/em\u003e is a genus of 20 or more herbaceous South American perennials that are related to petunias, tomatoes, and potatoes. These flowering perennials produces hundreds of penny-sized, cup-shaped flowers on top of a low growing mound of narrow foliage.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003eNierembergia flowers are blue or white, attract butterflies, and are produced continuously from spring until frost. Nierembergia is a relatively unknown perennial wildflower genus that we believe deserves much wider use. It is usually grown as an annual, although some species are perennial at least to \u003ca title=\"Zone 7a and 7b plants\" href=\"https:\/\/www.plantdelights.sbs\/collections\/zone-7-plants\"\u003eZone 7\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003ch3\u003eTips for Growing Nierembergia (Cupflower)\u003c\/h3\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003eNierembergia grows best in full sun and consistently moist, well-drained soil. However, when dormant, does not like winter moisture and should be kept dry. Once established, it is drought-tolerant.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003ch3\u003eCupflower in the Garden\u003c\/h3\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003eTry massing along a border or on a slope. It looks great when combined with thicker textured perennials like \u003ca title=\"echinacea plants\" href=\"https:\/\/www.plantdelights.sbs\/collections\/purple-coneflower-plant-echinacea-purpurea-plants\"\u003eechinacea plants\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca title=\"Japanese iris\" href=\"https:\/\/www.plantdelights.sbs\/collections\/iris-japanese-louisiana-ensata-variegata\"\u003eJapanese iris\u003c\/a\u003e, or \u003ca title=\"eucomis\" href=\"https:\/\/www.plantdelights.sbs\/collections\/eucomis-pineapple-lily\"\u003eeucomis\u003c\/a\u003e. Cupflowers are also great as groundcovers, container plants, or cascading over a wall.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"nierembergia-gracilis-starry-eyes","title":"Nierembergia gracilis Starry Eyes","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis marvelous Yucca Do selection of the Argentine desert native Nierembergia gracilis is one of the finest plants we have grown for summer flowering in full sun. Unlike most \u003ca title=\"See all of our nierembergias for sale\" href=\"https:\/\/www.plantdelights.sbs\/collections\/nierembergia\"\u003enierembergias\u003c\/a\u003e, which melt in our summers, Nierembergia 'Starry Eyes' forms a tight mound of linear foliage 10\" tall x 18\" wide. From spring until fall, the clump is smothered with up-facing, light lavender bells. Good drainage and 6 hours or more of baking sun are required for best performance...absolutely outstanding! Where Nierembergia 'Starry Eyes' isn't winter hardy, it makes a great mixed container plant.\u003c\/p\u003e ","brand":"Plant Delights Nursery","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":21026894341,"sku":"5660","price":22.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1527\/8799\/files\/Nierembergia-gracilis-Starry-Eyes.i-5660.s-67216.r-1.jpg?v=1791227756"}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1527\/8799\/collections\/Nierembergia-gracilis-Starry-Eyes-1900x350.jpg?v=1686145719","url":"https:\/\/www.plantdelights.sbs\/collections\/nierembergia.oembed","provider":"Plant Delights Nursery","version":"1.0","type":"link"}