Chlorophytum krookianum

Family: Anthericaceae (Anthericum family)

Common names: Giant Chlorophytum (E); Groot hen-en-kuikens (A);

Native to: Southern Africa

Groundcover, Perennial

A tall, grass-like plant with strappy, green leaves.

Chlorophytum krookianum

DECIDUOUS

SEMI-SHADE

SHADE

FROST SENSITIVE

MEDIUM WATER REQUIREMENTS

FAST GROWER

ATTRACTS INSECTS

FLOWER COLOUR:

AVERAGE SIZE:

0.8m x 0.6m

FLOWERING TIME:

J F M A M J J A S O N D

DESCRIPTION

A graceful deciduous perennial with long, arching, strap-shaped leaves. It bears clusters of white, star-shaped flowers on tall, erect stems. The fruit is an oblong capsule that splits to release the seeds.

The plant can tolerate full sun but will have stunted growth.

NATURAL HABITAT & DISTRIBUTION

Damp grassland, swamps and forest margins.

WILDLIFE & ECOLOGICAL BENEFITS

Attracts a host of pollinating insects.

WATER REQUIREMENTS

Water moderately in summer. The plant is water-wise and can tolerate dry periods.

MAINTENANCE

Low maintenance and hardy. It will die back in winter. Do not disturb rootstock and the plant will regenerate in spring.

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