Description
Petrocosmea Helena A genus in the Gesneriaceae (African Violet family) native to China where the many species grow on mossy cliffs and rock faces. This is an evergreen herbaceous perennial with a very tight basal rosette of small, rounded, pleated and felted leaves covered with silvery hairs. The small lavender flowers are borne profusely on the short, upright stems. A striking plant for a container, terrarium or shaded rockery. (+15?) RSBG
