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Primulina dryas

Plant type

perennial

size

  • H: 4"-8"
  • W: 8"-18"

planting zones

  • 9b-12

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Primulina dryas plant details

Primulina dryas is a broadleaf evergreen perennial with green, variegated and white foliage. In fall, spring, summer and winter lavender flowers emerge. Features fuzzy texture. Grows well with bright shade - dappled shade and regular water. Does well in average, gritty and well-drained soil.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Primulina dryas

Plant type: perennial
Plant family: gesneriacea
Foliage: evergreen green, variegated and white
Mature size: 8 IN - 18 IN - wide, 4 IN - 8 IN - tall
Flowers: lavender blooms in fall, spring, summer and winter
Uses: container plant, houseplant, unique, year round interest

GROWING CONDITIONS for Primulina dryas

USDA Zones: 9b - 12
Sun exposure: bright shade - dappled shade
Watering frequency: regular
Soil needs: average, gritty and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Hairy green leaves with silver variegated veining leaves, blue and white flowers. naturally found on cliffsides and rocky outcrops in western China. Gesneriad.
Primulina dryas is a member of the Gesneriaceae (African Violet family). This houseplant is native to China where it can be found on mossy cliffs and rocks. Fun, fuzzy leaves have gorgeous variegated foliage. Lavender flowers shine bright on long stalks above the foliage.

Gardening facts about Primulina dryas plant

How to Grow Primulina dryas

  • Sun Exposure

    • bright shade - dappled shade
  • Water Needs

    • regular
  • Soil Needs

    • average
    • well-drained
    • gritty

Features

  • Foliage Color

    • variegated
    • white
    • green
  • Flower Color

    • lavender
  • Flower Season

    • winter
    • fall
    • spring
    • summer
  • Foliage Season

    • evergreen
  • Texture

    • fuzzy
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