Rhizomatous and upright evergreen perennial with lance-shaped, dark olive-green leaves that are red beneath. Panicles of white flowers with red are bracts borne in winter and spring. Ideal in damp border where hardy.
Stromanthe jacquinii ( Stromanthe )
Rhizomatous and branched evergreen perennial with oval to elliptic leaves. Panicles of 3/8 inch light yellow flowers with bright yellow bracts are borne in winter and spring. Sometimes referred to as Stromanthe lutea.
Strobilanthes atropurpureus ( Strobilanthes )
Upright and branching small shrub with oval, toothed, dark green leaves. Spikes of purple tubular-shaped flowers bloom in summer.
Streptosolen jamesonii ( Marmalade Bush )
Tall shrub with slender stems and oval to elliptic, wrinkled, dark green leaves. Corymbs of yellow to orange-yellow flowers bloom from late spring to late summer.
Streptocarpus ( Nicola )
This plant is closely related to African Violets and Gloxinia and requires similar care. Medium green, lance-shaped, glossy, wrinkled leaves, up to 8 inches long, are stemless and borne in upright rosettes. Tubular, semi-double, dark pink flowers with white throats, […]
Streptocarpus ( Lisa )
This plant is closely related to African Violets and Gloxinia and requires similar care. Medium green, lance-shaped, hairy, wrinkled leaves, up to 12 inches long, are stemless and borne in rosettes. Tubular, soft pink flowers with white centers, up to […]
Streptocarpus ( Joanna )
This plant is closely related to African Violets and Gloxinia and requires similar care. Medium green, lance-shaped, hairy, wrinkled leaves, up to 14 inches long, are stemless and borne in rosettes. Tubular, frilled, brilliant red flowers, up to 3 inches […]
Streptocarpus ( Constant Nymph )
This plant is closely related to African Violets and Gloxinia and requires similar care. Leaves are stemless, lance-shaped, medium green, hairy, wrinkled, up to 12 inches long, borne in rosettes. Tubular, light blue flowers with yellow centers, up to 2-1/2 […]
Streptocarpus ( Cape Primrose )
This plant is closely related to African Violets and Gloxinia and requires similar care. Tubular, five-petaled blooms in shades of blues, purples and pinks are up to 2 1/2 inches long and grow in clusters. Known for a long season […]
Streptanthera elegans ( Harlequin Flowers )
Corm producing perennial with sword-shaped leaves. Spikes of funnel-shaped, orange, red, and sometimes white flowers with yellow and violet markings bloom in spring and summer. Sometimes referred to as Sparaxis elegans or Streptanthera cuprea.