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Streptocarpus parviflorus
Plant type
perennial
size
- H: 6"-9"
- W: 8"-12"
planting zones
- 9a-11
Streptocarpus parviflorus plant details
Streptocarpus parviflorus is a broadleaf evergreen perennial with green foliage. In fall, spring and summer blue and purple flowers emerge. Grows well with bright shade - shade and even moisture water. Does well in rich and well-drained soil.
CHARACTERISTICS OF Streptocarpus parviflorus
- Plant type: perennial
- Plant family: gesneriaceae
- Foliage: evergreen green
- Mature size: 8 IN - 12 IN - wide, 6 IN - 9 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 parviflorus
- USDA Zones: 9a - 11
- Sun exposure: bright shade - shade
- Watering frequency: even moisture
- Soil needs: rich and well-drained
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By: Stan Shebs
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By: Stan Shebs
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Gardening facts about Streptocarpus parviflorus plant
How to Grow Streptocarpus parviflorus
Sun Exposure
- bright shade - shade
Water Needs
- even moisture
Soil Needs
- well-drained
- rich
Features
Foliage Color
- green
Flower Color
- blue
- purple
Flower Season
- spring
- summer
- fall
Foliage Season
- evergreen
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Plant Type
Perennial
Zones
9a-11
Size
Height: 8"-12"
Width: 24"-36"
- bright shade - shade
- even moisture
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Plant Type
Perennial
Zones
10b-11
Size
Height: 6"-12"
Width: 12"-15"
- bright shade - shade
- regular
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
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
Plant Type
Perennial
Zones
10b-12
Size
Height: 5"-8"
Width: 8"-12"
- mostly sun - dappled shade
- regular - occasional
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