Chlorophytum krookianum plant © gardenmedia / coolplants  

Chlorophytum krookianum

  • Perennial
  • 180 cm-2 m high
  • Light-coloured flowers
  • Silvery-grey foliage
  • Unusual flowers

Garden use

Use

Border Pot Wild garden Roof garden intensive Shrub border Planters Solitary Small groups Large groups

Site and growing conditions

Gravel garden Dry bed

Ornamental value and special features

Foliage plant Unusual flowers

Growth

Medium

Care

Moderate

Planting density

Plant about 3 - 5 plants per m²

Characteristics

Height 180 - 200 cm
Flowering time August - September
Flower colour white, green
Leaf colour gray-green
Growth habit ascending
Growth rate medium
Hardiness down to about -15°C

Site conditions

Light full sun, sunny, morning sun, evening sun, open shade
Moisture dry, average, moist
Soil light
Soil fertility none to little, normal

Botanical information

Botanical name Chlorophytum krookianum
Genus Chlorophytum
Family Asparagaceae
Origin Africa, South