Drimiopsis sp. nov. Kampersrus
Kampersrus African False Hosta
Item #: 16674
Zones: 8a to 11, at least
Dormancy: Winter
Height: 6" tall
Origin: South Africa
Pot Size: 3.5" pot (24 fl. oz/0.7 L)
Drimiopsis sp. nov. Kampersrus is an un-named species of drimiopsis that was recently discovered and came into cultivation circa 2014 without a published specific epithet. This fascinating species hails from South Africa's Limpopo Province, near the town of Kampersrus. For us, Drimiopsis sp. nov. Kampersrus emerges in spring and grows through the summer with oblong light green leaves, highlighted by prominent dark green longitudinal bands. The small, tight clumps are adorned by short spikes of small white flowers in early May (NC). Eventually forming a 6" tall x 1' wide clump, these fit perfectly in a typical rock garden, where they are winter hardy, and make great container plants in colder regions. Our plants have been in the ground since 2018, and have so far survived 11 degrees F with no difficulties.
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Other Attributes
Genus: Drimiopsis
Flower Color: White/Cream
Leaf Color: Green , Variegated , Spotted/Speckled
Bloom Time: Spring
Garden Themes: Rock Garden Plants , Southwest Garden Plants , White Garden
Other: Dwarf Plants , Medicinal Plants , Tropical Looking Plants , Xeriscaping Plants , Colored Foliage , Patterned Foliage , Tony's Favorites , House Plants