Mother In Law's Tongue


Photo: Sheldon Navie		Mother In Law's Tongue Sansevieria trifasciata Succulent Plants Queensland Darling Downs Region

	Dense clumping plant with succulent sword like foliage to 1m in height. Mottled upright grey green leaves with occasional pale cream flowers on spikes in Spring. Effective spreading habit, preferring moist and shaded areas.

HOW IT SPREADS Often spread through the dumping of garden waste, this plant is difficult to eradicate once established. The variegated form of Sansevieria is a popular indoor plant. This use is acceptable; however it should not be planted in the garden or disposed of in dumped garden waste.





Other superior selections include; Crinum pedunculatum - Swamp Lily Liriope 'Stripey White' - Stripey White Ask your local retailer for more superior selections

Alternative Plants


Photo: immij floramedia		Bird of Paradise Strelitzia reginae Trees and Shrubs

	Glossy grey green paddle shaped foliage forming a dense clump 1.5m x 1.5m. Spectacular orange and blue flowers shaped like a birds head form on erect stems in warmer months. It is worth trying to obtain Strelitzia juncea for its rush like cylindrical foliage emerging without a leaf blade.

Photo: immij floramedia		Flax Lilies Dianella species Trees and Shrubs

	Excellent Australian native selection with mid-dark green arching foliage and sprays of blue flowers followed by bright blue berries. There has been a proliferation of Dianella cultivars with a wide range of foliage colours and growth habits in recent years. Ask your retailer for the most reliable local selections.

Photo: Barry Naylor		Mat Rushes Lomandra species Grasses

	This widely used accent plant has thick arching green foliage that emerges from a central crown. Suitable near waters edge or boggy areas but able to tolerate dry conditions as well, this is a most versatile alternative. Many new cultivars are now available with a range of foliage colours and growth habits.