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Drimiopsis maculata |
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| The spots reportedly disappear in summer – this photo from mid-May |
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| Flowers developing late March |
Synonym(s) |
Ledebouria petiolata |
Common name |
African false hosta; little white soldiers |
Family |
hyacinthaceae |
Life cycle |
perennial (Z8-11) |
Flowers |
white |
Size |
8-12" |
Light |
part shade |
Cultural notes |
well-drained soil, not too dry |
Dark green/maroon spots on lighter green leaves with a lax habit and a narrow pointed shape. Native to South Africa, and evergreen in freeze-free areas. Our plants survived significant (for Texas) freezes in the winters of 2023 and 2024. White muscari-like flowers.
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This plant used to grow in our garden, but it slipped away... About my plant portraits
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Last modified:
March 30, 2024
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