Leaves 2–3 x c. 0.5 mm., subulate, acute, scabrid especially on margins towards the base.
Corolla 15.5–20 mm. long, externally puberulent, white to very pale pink.
Flowers bracteate; bracts 1.5–2.25 x 0.5 mm., subulate, glabrous.
Slender herb up to 55 cm. tall; stems terete, sulcate, glabrous.
Inflorescence laxly many-flowered, 6–15 cm. long.
Pedicels (2.5)7–14(18) mm. long, glabrous.
Bracteoles 0.75–1.3 mm. long, subulate.
Capsule c. 4 x 2.5 mm., dark brown.
Style 7–13 mm. long.