Plants > Perennials

false lily of the valley

Speirantha gardenii

Low MaintenanceFragrant

Genus: Speirantha
Family: Asparagaceae

About this plant

S. gardenii is a rhizomatous perennial to about 25cm, producing a mound of shiny, pointed, oval, evergreen leaves. Sprays of small, white, scented, star-shaped flowers open in late spring

Growing Information

Height

0.1-0.5 Metres

Spread

0.1-0.5 Metres

Hardiness

H6

Foliage

Evergreen

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full ShadePartial Shade

Soil

LoamSandy

pH

AcidNeutral

Not Currently Available

This plant is not currently stocked at any garden centres on our platform.

Moisture

Poorly Drained

Aspect

North FacingEast FacingSouth Facing

Exposure

Exposed

Care Guide

Cultivation

Grow in a sheltered position in full or partial shade in leafy, well-drained soil

Pruning

No pruning needed

Propagation

Propagate by division

Pests

Generally pest free

Diseases

Generally disease free

Garden Uses

Uses

Ground Cover

Planting Places

OutdoorPond MarginsSubmerged Aquatic

Season of Interest

SpringSummerAutumnWinter

Size & Characteristics

Height

0.1-0.5 Metres

Spread

0.1-0.5 Metres

Habit

Bushy

Time to Full Height

Five To Ten Years