Molineria capitulata

Also Known As

Curculigo capitulata
Curculigo recurvata
Leucojum capitulatum
Molineria recurvata
Palm Grass
Whale Back

Plant type

perennial

size

H: 1'-3'
W: 1'-3'

planting zones

8a-11

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Molineria capitulata plant details

Molineria capitulata is a broadleaf evergreen perennial with green foliage. In summer yellow flowers emerge. Grows well with shade and even moisture water. Does well in average and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something humidity tolerant and verticillium wilt resistant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Molineria capitulata

Plant type: perennial
Plant family: amaryllidaceae, hypoxidaceae
Foliage: evergreen green
Mature size: 1 FT - 3 FT - wide, 1 FT - 3 FT - tall
Flowers: yellow blooms in summer

GROWING CONDITIONS for Molineria capitulata

USDA Zones: 8a - 11
Sun exposure: shade
Watering frequency: even moisture
Resistant to: humidity and verticillium wilt
Soil needs: average and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Curculigo capitulata is commonly called palm grass. It looks exactly like a seedling palm tree but this plant is not a palm at all. Growing to 3 feet tall the foliage is dark green and spear shaped. The flowers are bright yellow and resemble a cluster of orchid flowers from a distance. Not commonly found for sale this plant is great for shaded walkways in tropical garden settings or as an unusual house plant. Foliage: Very similar to a juvenile palm tree Flowers: Bright yellow flowers Height: terrestrial 3 feet