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Diuranthera major

Also Known As

  • Hardy Spider Plant

Plant type

perennial, grass / grass like

size

  • H: 6"-18"
  • W: 12"-15"

planting zones

  • 6a-9b

Diuranthera major plant details

Diuranthera major is an evergreen perennial grass (or grassy in appearance) with green foliage. In fall and summer cream flowers emerge. Features grassy texture. Grows well with bright shade and regular water. Does well in average and well-drained soil.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Diuranthera major

Plant type: perennial grass (or grassy in appearance)
Plant family: asparagaceae
Foliage: evergreen green
Mature size: 12 IN - 15 IN - wide, 6 IN - 18 IN - tall
Flowers: cream blooms in fall and summer
Uses: container plant, fragrant, long-blooming, self-sowing, year round interest

GROWING CONDITIONS for Diuranthera major

USDA Zones: 6a - 9b
Sun exposure: bright shade
Watering frequency: regular
Soil needs: average and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

A hardy "Spider Plant"??? Yep, not only is this Chlorophytum (Hanging basket house plant) relative, hardy from the rootstock, but it will seed around and form a really cool colony of plants with long narrow foliage and thick stems of unusual white flowers with yellow anthers.

Gardening facts about Diuranthera major plant

How to Grow Diuranthera major

  • Sun Exposure

    • bright shade
  • Water Needs

    • regular
  • Soil Needs

    • average
    • well-drained

Features

  • Foliage Color

    • green
  • Flower Color

    • cream
  • Flower Season

    • summer
    • fall
  • Foliage Season

    • evergreen
  • Texture

    • grassy
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