How to Grow and Care for Struthiola

The lady that passes by in the night is a captivating flowering shrub bearing clusters of delicate, fragrant blooms. Its slender stems and narrow leaves are often fringed with delicate hairs. Thriving in well-drained soils, it navigates various habitats with resilience. The pink to magenta flowers of the lady that passes by in the night are distinctive, marked with fine striations, attracting pollinators and providing a vibrant display in its native range.

Struthiola macowanii is a captivating plant notable for its slender, erect stems and delicate foliage. Its small, tubular flowers display a soft blend of yellow and green, attracting pollinators to its hidden nectaries. Typically found in sandy soils, struthiola macowanii thrives in sun-drenched environments, where its drought-resistant nature allows it to flourish with minimal water. This resilience is a testament to its adaptability in harsh, arid regions.

The leaves of struthiola eckloniana are opposite and decussate, which means that each pair grows perpendicular to the next along the plant's long stem. This yellow-flowered shrub is not considered a threatened species and is endemic to the Eastern and Western Cape Provinces of South Africa. Unlike many of the scrubland plants of South Africa, struthiola eckloniana is not fire tolerant and doesn't resprout after burning.

Struthiola striata is a unique perennial herb with needle-like leaves and a stark, erect growth habit. Its standout feature is the remarkable spikes of brown to purple-striped, tubular flowers that bloom in summer, attracting pollinators to its native South African habitat. Adapted to a Mediterranean climate, struthiola striata thrives in well-drained soils and can tolerate dry spells, embodying resilience and beauty in arid conditions.

Struthiola hirsuta is characterized by its hairy, erect stems and small, greenish-yellow flowers with a distinctive, sweet fragrance. This perennial herb adapts to diverse environments, thriving in sandy soils of its native habitat. The plant's delicate appearance belies its resilience to dry conditions, with leaves and stems designed to conserve moisture.