Multistemmed shrub to 65 cm tall. Leaves linear, 4.2-9.5 cm long, 1-1.7 mm wide, ascending, dense, acute; midvein depressed on both surfaces. Inflorescence a panicle of interrupted spikes exceeding upper leaves; peduncle 4-6 cm long, tomentose; bracteoles ovate-lanceolate, 1.5-2 mm long, 1-1.5 mm wide, acute, sericeous. Perianth cream, streaked with blue, velutinous; tube 2-3 mm long; upper lip ovate, 2.7-3.5 mm long, 1.5-2 mm wide; lower lip united for 1.5-2 mm; lobes narrowly oblong, 1.5-2 mm long, 0.5-0.9 mm wide, acute, recurved. Nut not seen.