Streptocarpus saxorum

Also Known As

Streptocarpella saxorum
Streptocarpella saxorum 'Blue Angel'
Blue Angel False African Violet
Cape Primrose

Plant type

perennial

size

H: 6"-12"
W: 12"-15"

planting zones

10b-11

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Streptocarpus saxorum plant details

Streptocarpus saxorum is a broadleaf evergreen perennial with green foliage. In fall, spring and summer blue and purple flowers emerge. Features fuzzy texture. Grows well with bright shade - shade and regular water. Does well in average and well-drained soil.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Streptocarpus saxorum

Plant type: perennial
Plant family: gesneriaceae
Foliage: evergreen green
Mature size: 12 IN - 15 IN - wide, 6 IN - 12 IN - tall
Flowers: blue and purple blooms in fall, spring and summer
Uses: container plant, houseplant, long-blooming, tropical-looking, year round interest

GROWING CONDITIONS for Streptocarpus saxorum

USDA Zones: 10b - 11
Sun exposure: bright shade - shade
Watering frequency: regular

Soil needs: average and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Velvety dark green leaves on maroon herbaceous stem. Produces salvia-like blue flowers that covers a good part of the shrub from spring through summer. Cascading growth habit. Avoid overly direct mid-day sunlight, will cause leaf scorch.

By: The Other Side Nursery

Streptocarpus or commonly called Cape Primrose has long thick straplike leaves, somewhat hairy, best displayed as a hanging specimen or on a stand,giving the fleshy leaves room to cascade. Trumpet like flowers on nodding wiry stems have attractive flecks. Likes bright indirect light and warmth. Given the right environment, Cape Primrose can bloom year round

By: Accents for Home and Garden

An extremely floriferous plant producing small outward facing violet-blue flowers that are held above the foliage on dainty stems throughout the year. This African Violet cousin is very easy to grow and does great on a windowsill. The trailing to mounding habit lends itself to containers such as hanging baskets. Item # 9331.