Hemiandra pungens – Snake Plant

The delicate mauve flowers that are plentiful in spring and summer and its ground covering habit are the key features of this lovely little plant from the mint family. It is fantastic for pots & hanging baskets and also makes an excellent rockery plant. Give it a light trim at the end of summer. Likes a sunny position in a well drained soil. Can withstand moderate frosts.

Hemiandra pungens - snake plant

Family : Lamiaceae

Cultivar Name:

Plant Type : Ground cover, Clumping perennial

Width : 0.75

Flowering Time : Summer

Soil Type : Loamy, Sandy loam, Clay loam, Poor soil

Climate Zone : Warm temperate, Cool temperate, Mediterranean, Cool, Semi-arid

Growth Habit : Evergreen, Spreading

Soil Moisture : Well-drained

Special Uses : Pipe and drain friendly, Playground friendly

Scientific Name: Hemiandra pungens

Common Name : Snake Plant

Height : 0.2

Flower Color : Mauve

pH Level : Acid, Neutral, Alkaline

Plant Environment : Low maintenance garden, Courtyard, Poolside, Container growing, Cottage garden, Flower garden, Drought resistant

Light : Sunny, Light shade

Lifespan : Perennial

Frost Tolerance : Tolerates light frost

Attracts Wildlife : Bees