Streptocarpus saxorum 'Strybing'

Also Known As

Streptocarpella
Strybing False African Violet

Plant type

perennial

size

H: 8"-12"
W: 24"-36"

planting zones

9a-11

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Streptocarpus saxorum 'Strybing' plant details

Streptocarpus saxorum 'Strybing' is a broadleaf evergreen perennial with green foliage. In fall, spring, summer and winter purple flowers emerge. Features fuzzy texture. Grows well with bright shade - shade and even moisture water. Does well in rich and well-drained soil.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Streptocarpus saxorum 'Strybing'

Plant type: perennial
Plant family: gesneriaceae
Foliage: evergreen green
Mature size: 24 IN - 36 IN - wide, 8 IN - 12 IN - tall
Flowers: purple blooms in fall, spring, summer and winter
Uses: border plant, container plant, floriferous, hanging basket, houseplant, long-blooming, tropical-looking, year round interest

GROWING CONDITIONS for Streptocarpus saxorum 'Strybing'

USDA Zones: 9a - 11
Sun exposure: bright shade - shade
Watering frequency: even moisture

Soil needs: rich and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Thanks to Don Mahoney at Strybing Arboretum in San Francisco for this seemingly larger-flowered & richer colored variety of Streptocarpus saxorum, sometimes going under the name of Streptocarpella. Blooming almost year around in our temperate climate, this fabulous native of Tanzania is undemanding, fast growing & absolutely beautiful! A lover of bright shade & rich, moist soil, it forms an elegant, freely branching plant with smallish, velvety, oval leaves & cascades of rather good sized, rich purple-blue flowers held delicately on slim, arching stems. Nice in a hanging basket, container, as well as in the garden & makes a pretty good houseplant too. A must have! Protect below 35 °F.