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Xerophyta elegans

Also Known As

Talbotia elegans
Vellozia elegans
False Dracaena

Plant type

perennial

size

H: 6"-12"
W: 12"-24"

planting zones

8b-10b

Xerophyta elegans plant details

Xerophyta elegans is a slow-growing broadleaf evergreen perennial with green foliage. In spring white flowers emerge. Grows well with mostly sun - shade and even moisture water. Does well in well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something verticillium wilt resistant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Xerophyta elegans

Plant type: perennial
Plant family: velloziaceae
Foliage: evergreen green
Mature size: 12 IN - 24 IN - wide, 6 IN - 12 IN - tall
Flowers: white blooms in spring
Uses: coconut-scented, container plant, fragrant, rosette-forming

GROWING CONDITIONS for Xerophyta elegans

USDA Zones: 8b - 10b
Sun exposure: mostly sun - shade
Watering frequency: even moisture
Resistant to: verticillium wilt
Soil needs: well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

One of the more peculiar South African, asparagus relatives, this lovely perennial, has rosette forming, deep green leaves, long and narrow on trailing stems, and star-shaped, white, flowers with a sweet, coconut scent we look forward to each spring. Makes a lovely shade to half sun container specimen or small-scale garden plant in USDA zone 8b or above. Slow growing, it seems to take the dimmest conditions