Little white soldiers

Little white soldiers (Drimiopsis maculata)

Little white soldiers, also known as African hosta

Little white soldiers (Drimiopsis maculata) is a flowering plant that is native to parts of Africa. It is sometimes known as “leopard plant” because of the dark green spots on its light green leaves. Each plant produces a spike of small, creamy-white flowers.

Key Facts About Little white soldiers

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Attributes of Little white soldiers

Lifespan
Perennial
Plant Type
Herb
Plant Height
30 cm
Spread
30 cm
Leaf Color
Green Black Purple Brown
Flower Size
2.5 cm to 5 cm
Flower Color
White

Scientific Classification of Little white soldiers

Phylum
Vascular plants
Class
Monocotyledons
Order
Asparagales
Family
Asparagus
Genus
Drimiopsis
Species
Little white soldiers

Toxicity

Ingestion, Contact