Family ANTHERICACEAE
Genus Chlorophytum
Species modestum
SA Plant Number
Basionym Chlorophytum modestum

Chlorophytum modestum is a hardy, small, evergreen, perennial with short, strap-like leaves that form a tiny rosette. Spikes of shiny, white star-like flowers are borne from October  to May.

Plant in semi-shade or shade.

Useful groundcover planted under trees or between stepping stones.

It also makes a good container plant.

Traditionally it is used as a protective charm.

Size 15 to 25cm

Groundcover: Excellent groundcover for between widely spaced paving stones in the shade.

Eastern Cape

Biome:Forest, Thicket

Habitat:Evergreen Forest, Forested Ravines

Growth Rate: Fast Growing, Evergreen or Deciduous: Evergreen, Hardiness - Frost: Fairly Hardy, Plant Type: Groundcovers and Perennials, Position: Semi-shade, Position: Shade, Soil: Loamy - Compost rich Soil, Soil: Well-drained, Garden Uses: Container Plant, Garden Uses: Groundcover, Garden Uses: Long Flowering, Garden Uses: Shade, Garden Uses: Small Gardens, Garden Uses: Winter flowering, Hardiness - Drought: Drought Resistant, Flower colour: White - Cream, Garden type: Forest Garden, Garden type: Wildlife Garden,

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