Drimiopsis maculata
The dark green leaves spotted with purple dots makes its un interesting pot plant and in the milder coastal climats it can be used as a ground cover for half shaded areas. The foliage disappears with -4°C (25°F)
The genus
A genus closely related to Ornithogalum and Ledebourii.
- Family :Liliaceae
- Subfamily :Hyacinthaceae
- Native to :Afrique du Sud
- Native climate :sub tropical (dry winter)
- Colour :Green, White
- Hardiness :little
- Exposure :MIO,, sheltered
- Storage organ :bulb
- Growth :summer grower
- Flowering height :15-40 cm
- Uses :Borders - Woodland - In the ground - Glasshouse - Containers or pot
Growing cycle
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Planting :January (sem. 2-4), February (sem. 1-4), March (sem. 1-4)
Growth :April (sem. 4-4), May (sem. 1-4), June (sem. 1-4), July (sem. 1-4), August (sem. 1-4), September (sem. 1-4), October (sem. 1-4), November (sem. 1-4), December (sem. 1-1)
Flowering :June (sem. 4-4), July (sem. 1-4), August (sem. 1-3)