Ischyrolepis

New Zealand’s Best Ischyrolepis Plants

Adding ornamental grass plants to your garden delivers a vast range of benefits:

• They provide a habitat and shelter for native fauna
• Greater biodiversity is created
• Children can learn the plants and become more involved with nature
• These plants will bring you pleasure for many years to come

We have the largest variety of Restio plants, and the right one for your space. These have been selected to thrive in NZ’s climate. We grow and stock only the highest quality plants, sourcing them locally, and from NZ’s leading nurseries. Each plant is packed and transported with extreme care, ensuring it arrives to you in the same condition it was in when it left the nursery. If you are wanting to buy Ischyrolepis, shop with confidence from the best in the industry.

Common questions about growing Ischyrolepis

1. Is Ischyrolepis subverticillata a restio?

Ischyrolepis subverticillata is a type of restio. It is a member of the Restionaceae family, which is a group of plants that are native to South Africa and Australia. Restios are often referred to as "grasses without blades" because they have long, slender stems and leaves that are reduced to scales.

2. What do Ischyrolepis look like?

Ischyrolepis subverticillata is an evergreen perennial plant that can grow up to 2 metres tall. It has whorls of linear, green leaves and produces small, yellow flowers in spring. The flowers are followed by glossy, grey-brown nutlets in autumn.

3. What is Ischyrolepis used for?

Ischyrolepis subverticillata is a popular ornamental plant that is often used in landscaping and gardening because of its attractive foliage and flowers. It is also a valuable plant for wildlife, as it provides food and shelter for birds and other animals.

4. How do you care for a Restio plant?

Here are some tips on how to care for a Restio plant:

• Restios prefer full sun to partial shade. They can tolerate some shade, but they will not flower as profusely in shady conditions.
• Restios prefer well-drained soils.
• They need regular watering, especially during the first year after planting. Water deeply once a week, or more often if the weather is hot and dry. Once the plant is established, you can water it less often, about once every two weeks.
• Restios do not require a lot of fertilizer. You can fertilize your plant once a year in the spring with a balanced fertilizer.
• Trim your plant in winter to remove any dead, diseased, or damaged stems.
• Mulch around your plant with bark chips or straw to help retain moisture and suppress weeds.

5. Can Restios be cut back?

Yes, Restios can be cut back. In fact, it is recommended to cut them back regularly to keep them looking their best and encourage new growth. The best time to do this is during late winter or early spring, before the new growth begins. You can cut back restios by as much as two-thirds of their height without harming the plant.