Native to the streams and rivers of South Africa and Zimbabwe, Gomphostigma virgatum is a striking marginal plant, bearing evergreen, silver-grey leaves and masses of fragrant white summer flowers. Surprisingly hardy, it should withstand temperate winters.
Grow Gomphostigma virgatum in boggy soil at the edge of a pond, bog garden, or even in a pot, as long as the soil doesn’t dry out. Needs full sun.
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Gomphostigma and wildlife
Gomphostigma has no particular known value to wildlife in the UK.
