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    Streptocarpus 'Moonlit Velvet'

    Also Known As

    • Streptocarpus x 'Moonlit Velvet'
    • Moonlit Velvet Cape Primrose

    Plant type

    perennial

    size

    • H: 6"-12"
    • W: 12"

    planting zones

    • 10a-11

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    Streptocarpus 'Moonlit Velvet' plant details

    Streptocarpus 'Moonlit Velvet' is a broadleaf evergreen perennial with green foliage. In fall, spring and summer purple and white flowers emerge. Grows well with mostly sun - shade and regular water. Does well in average and well-drained soil.

    CHARACTERISTICS OF Streptocarpus 'Moonlit Velvet'

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

    GROWING CONDITIONS for Streptocarpus 'Moonlit Velvet'

    USDA Zones: 10a - 11
    Sun exposure: mostly sun - shade
    Watering frequency: regular
    Soil needs: average and well-drained

    Nursery contributed plant descriptions

    Huge eye-popping 3" flowers set this 'Cape Primrose" apart. Each ruffled purple blossom undulates into a bluish lip with white striping. This good bloomer will flower throughout the year when given high light.

    By: Logee's Plants for Home & Garden

    Gardening facts about Streptocarpus 'Moonlit Velvet' plant

    How to Grow Streptocarpus 'Moonlit Velvet'

    • Sun Exposure

      • mostly sun - shade

    • Water Needs

      • regular

    • Soil Needs

      • average
      • well-drained

    Features

    • Foliage Color

      • green

    • Flower Color

      • white
      • purple

    • Flower Season

      • spring
      • summer
      • fall

    • Foliage Season

      • evergreen

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    Streptocarpus parviflorus

    Plant Type

    Perennial

    Zones

    9a-11

    Size

    Height: 6"-9"

    Width: 8"-12"

    • bright shade - shade
    • even moisture
    Photo of Streptocarpus parviflorus flower by Mulchmaid
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    Streptocarpus saxorum 'Strybing'

    aka Streptocarpella, Strybing False African Violet

    Plant Type

    Perennial

    Zones

    9a-11

    Size

    Height: 8"-12"

    Width: 24"-36"

    • bright shade - shade
    • even moisture
    Photo of Streptocarpus saxorum 'Strybing' flower by Far Out Flora
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    Streptocarpus saxorum

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

    Plant Type

    Perennial

    Zones

    10b-11

    Size

    Height: 6"-12"

    Width: 12"-15"

    • bright shade - shade
    • regular
    Photo of Streptocarpus saxorum foliage by Karl Gercens III
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    Streptocarpus 'Salmon Sunset'

    aka Streptocarpus x 'Salmon Sunset', Salmon Sunset Cape Primrose

    Plant Type

    Perennial

    Zones

    10a-11

    Size

    Height: 6"-12"

    Width: 12"

    • mostly sun - shade
    • regular
    Photo of Streptocarpus 'Salmon Sunset' flower by Little Prince of Oregon
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    Streptocarpus 'Spin Art'

    aka Streptocarpus x 'Spin Art', Spin Art Cape Primrose

    Plant Type

    Perennial

    Zones

    10b-12

    Size

    Height: 6"-12"

    Width: 8"-18"

    • mostly sun - dappled shade
    • regular
    Photo of Streptocarpus 'Spin Art' flower, foliage by Little Prince of Oregon
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