Family RUSCACEAE
Genus Sansevieria
Species hyacinthoides
SA Plant Number
Basionym Sansevieria hyacinthoides

Sansevieria hyacinthoides is a hardy, evergreen, drought-resistant, succulent plant with rigid, tongue-shaped, succulent leaves.The leaves are grey-green with darker, mottled markings.

This drought-resistant, attractive form plant bears, in spring and summer, gorgeous spikes of showy, white flowers that attract bees and other insects.The flowers are followed by orange berries that attract birds.

Extensively used in traditional medicine.Makes an attractive container plant that requires little care. 

It makes a lovely show in those difficult, dry, shady areas under trees or in amongst rocks. 

Size: 30 to 50cm

Wildlife garden plant: The flowers attract bees and other insects. The berries attract birds to the garden.

Mpumalanga, KwaZulu Natal, Eastern Cape

Natural Habitat Dry thicket  

Evergreen or Deciduous: Evergreen, Hardiness - Frost: Frost Hardy, Plant Type: Groundcovers and Perennials, Plant Type: Succulents, Position: Semi-shade, Position: Shade, Position: Shade - Light, Soil: Loamy - Compost rich Soil, Soil: Sandy Soil, Soil: Well-drained, Garden Uses: Container Plant, Garden Uses: Form Plant, Garden Uses: Groundcover, Garden Uses: Rockeries and retaining walls, Garden Uses: Shade, Garden Uses: Small Gardens, Garden Uses: Specimen, Hardiness - Drought: Drought Resistant, Flower colour: White - Cream, Garden type: Wildlife Garden,

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