Suited to regions: | Subtropical, Temperate |
Plant type: | Ornamental Grasses |
Height: | 2.00 m |
Spread: | 1.00 m |
Flowering time: | Summer |
Tolerances: | Coastal, Hardy, Wet |
Garden uses: | Living areas, Ponds, Pool areas |
Garden styles: | Backyard, City & Courtyard, Coastal, Frontyard, Japanese, Modern |
Easy to grow? | Yes |
Maintenance requirements | Low |
Growth rate | Medium |
Ischyrolepis subverticillata is reed like plant which is grown for its amazing foliage. Cane like stems hold soft, green foliage in whorls, affording an elegant display. Small, white flowers in summer result in silver seed pods and add further interest to this plant. It typically grows to 2 m tall and 1 m wide, performing best when grown in full sun on a well-drained site. It tolerates cool climates, moderate frost, periods of dry, and heavy soils. This reed is commonly included in mixed plantings, planted around a water feature, or mass planted for a beautiful display. Foliage from this plant is often used for floral displays and it is a great plant for providing height and texture to a planting.
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