Primulina dryas ‘Pretty Turtle’
Primulina dryas 'Pretty Turtle' is a rare African violet relative with stunning, fuzzy, silver-mottled leaves and lavender flowers.
Primulina dryas is a rare relative of African violets (Saintpaulia) and cape fuchsia (Streptocarpus). It has stunning broad, fuzzy dark green leaves liberally mottled with silver that will make anyone who loves foliage swoon. But it also has lovely, small, tubular, lavender flowers held above the foliage much like a cape fuchsia. Hardy to zone 9b. Best grown as a houseplant with bright, indirect light or in a part shade patio in the warmer months.
Common Name: Oak-Nymph-Leaved Primulina
Family: Gesneriaceae (The African Violet Family)
Zone Hardiness: 9-11
Light: Part Sun, Part Shade
Height: 4-8"
Width: 4-8"
Primary Bloom Colour: Lavender
Secondary Bloom Colour: White/Cream
Foliage Colour: Green, Silver
Class: Evergreen
Type: Tender
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Soil Moisture: Average, Moist
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Fragrance: No
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Deer Resistant: Unknown
BC Native: No
Native Habitat:
Award: AGM
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