Primulina dryas
Primulina dryas 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 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 but indirect light and on 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: Purple
Secondary Bloom Colour: White/Cream
Class: Evergreen
Type: Tender
Bloom Time:
Soil Moisture: Average, Moist
Stem Colour:
Fragrance: No
Berries:
Benefits:
Deer Resistant: Unknown
BC Native: No
Native Habitat:
Award: AGM
Geographical Origin:
