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Also Known As

Isolepis gracilis
Scirpus cernuus
Scirpus filiformis
Fiber Optic Grass
Low Bulrush
Salt Marsh Bulrush

Plant type

perennial, groundcover, aquatic

size

H: 8"-12"
W: 24"-36"

planting zones

8a-10b

3 inch pot | $13

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Isolepis cernua plant details

Isolepis cernua is a broadleaf evergreen perennial groundcover aquatic with green foliage. In summer chocolate flowers emerge. Features grassy texture. Grows well with sun - mostly shade and standing water - even moisture water. Adapts to various soil conditions. Does well in acidic, average, gritty and rich soil. A good option if you're seeking something seaside / salt tolerant and verticillium wilt resistant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Isolepis cernua

Plant type: perennial groundcover aquatic
Plant family: cyperaceae
Foliage: evergreen green
Mature size: 24 IN - 36 IN - wide, 8 IN - 12 IN - tall
Flowers: chocolate blooms in summer
Uses: container plant, mass-planting

GROWING CONDITIONS for Isolepis cernua

USDA Zones: 8a - 10b
Sun exposure: sun - mostly shade
Watering frequency: standing water - even moisture
Resistant to: seaside / salt and verticillium wilt
Soil needs: acidic, average, gritty and rich

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Nursery contributed plant descriptions

For those of you not allowed to have pets – this pettable plant is for YOU! A great gift for a student in a dorm…or Grandma in the 'home' – Likes moisture…so in a pot, keep water in the saucer – also a great water plant - sun to light shade – about 12" - this plant enjoys a haircut now and then

By: Secret Garden Growers

A ornamental sedge that has silvery white flower heads on the tip of each blade which appear like a tuft of fiber optic. Likes sun to shade, moist conditions. Hardy zone 8-10 growing up to 10" tall. Very unusual and eye-catching.