Other common names
royal velvet plant, velvet plant
Conservatory Greenhouse Houseplants
A species of evergreen perennial grown primarily as houseplants, with dark green leaves and stems which are both clothed in bright purple hairs, especially on the undersides. Plants can grow upwards or recline against other objects. Flower heads have yellow, orange or red discs and have a strong odour but they do not produce ray flowers. These appear mostly in winter
Position
Partial shade
Soil Types
Loam
Max Height
0.1-0.5 metres
Max Spread
0.5-1 metres