About

Peliosanthes teta subsp. humilis is a low-growing, clump-forming perennial producing strap-shaped leaves and short spikes of small, bell-shaped flowers close to the ground. A rewarding ground-cover plant for a shaded, moist, sheltered border.

About the genus

Peliosanthes are clump-forming perennials with strap-shaped leaves and short spikes of small, bell-shaped flowers. Native to tropical and subtropical Asia, they are grown as ground-cover plants in shaded, moist, sheltered gardens.

Plant details

Suggested usesBorders, containers, mixed plantings.

Care notes

CultivationPlant in well-drained soil. Water during establishment.
PruningRemove dead growth as needed.
PropagationPropagate by division, cuttings, or seed.
Pest resistanceGenerally pest-free.
Disease resistanceGenerally disease-resistant.