This perennial has a creeping unbranched fleshy stems that root at the nodes and forms a clump. It has fleshy ovate leaves that are marked with light green longitudinal wavy stripes and the small purplish flowers appear in clusters during summer.

Hardiness zones 11 to 12


Geogenanthus poeppigiiis naturally found in South America from Brazil to Peru growing in a shaded protected position on humus rich, moist well drained soils with wind, frost and drought protection.

The Seersucker Plant is a perennial that is grown for its attractive foliage and is planted as an understorey ground cover in tropical settings. It is also grown in containers as a houseplant and establishes from cuttings in 1 to 2 years. It suitable for small gardens or gully settings and is grown as a shade house specimen in warm climates.ID 1790

Geogenanthus(JEE-oh-jen-AN-thus) poeppigii(poh-PIJ-ee-eye)

Commelinaceae(ko-mel-ih-NAY-see-ee)
Spiderwort Family