Overview
Anthericum graminifolium of gardens is a plant with a columnar upright habit in the genus Chlorophytum, part of the Asparagaceae family, with deciduous foliage. Anthericum graminifolium of gardens grows best in full sun, and tolerates most soils and any pH. Its UK hardiness is rated H5. Suggested uses include cottage and informal garden, gravel garden, low maintenance, banks and slopes, flower borders and beds and cut flowers.
About
Anthericum graminifolium of gardens is a cultivar of the genus Chlorophytum, belonging to the Asparagaceae family. It is a columnar upright plant with deciduous foliage, suited to full sun and a variety of aspects including west, south, and east-facing positions. This cultivar tolerates both exposed and sheltered locations and thrives in chalk, loam, or sand soils with a pH ranging from acid to alkaline. It prefers moist but well-drained or well-drained soil conditions and is hardy to UK zone H5. Suitable for cottage and informal gardens, gravel gardens, and flower borders, it can be propagated by seed sown in pots in a cold frame or by division in spring.
About the genus
Chlorophytum (,), sometimes colloquially referred to as the spider plants, is a genus of almost 200 species of evergreen perennial flowering plants in the Agavoideae within the Asparagaceae. The plants are native to the tropical and subtropical regions of Africa, Australia, and Asia.
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Growing conditions
Best soil and position for Chlorophytum
- Sunlight
- Full sun
- Soil type
- Chalk, Loam, Sand
- Soil pH
- Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
- Soil moisture
- Moist but well-drained or Well-drained
- Aspect
- West-facing, South-facing, East-facing
- Exposure
- Exposed, Sheltered
- UK hardiness
- H5
Plant details
Anthericum graminifolium of gardens size, habit and characteristics
- Habit
- Columnar upright
- Foliage
- Deciduous
- Suggested uses
- Cottage and informal garden, Gravel garden, Low Maintenance, Banks and slopes, Flower borders and beds, Cut flowers
Care notes
Pruning and caring for Anthericum graminifolium of gardens
- Propagation
- Seed sown in pots in a cold frame in spring or autumn, Division in spring
- Pest resistance
- Slugs, Snails
- Disease resistance
- Generally disease-free
Frequently asked questions
Where is the best place to plant Anthericum graminifolium of gardens?
Anthericum graminifolium of gardens prefers full sun. It suits exposed and sheltered positions.
What soil does Anthericum graminifolium of gardens need?
Anthericum graminifolium of gardens is adaptable and grows happily in most soil types, including chalk, loam and sand. It is happy in soil of any pH. Aim for soil that stays moist but well-drained or well-drained.
Is Anthericum graminifolium of gardens hardy in the UK?
Anthericum graminifolium of gardens has an RHS hardiness rating of H5, meaning it is hardy in most of the UK, tolerating -15 to -10°C.
How do I propagate Anthericum graminifolium of gardens?
Seed sown in pots in a cold frame in spring or autumn, Division in spring.
