USDA: 8a - 11 RHS: H - FT EGF: H4 - G2 Australia: 2 - 5
Care Level
low, easy, suitable for beginners.
Height
15 - 30 cm (6 - 12 in)
Spread
45 - 60 cm (1.5 - 2 ft)
Light
full sun to partial shade
Soil Moisture
average, well-drained
Soil Type
clay
Soil pH
acidic
Description
The sedge Isolepis cernua (fiber optic grass) bears showy, white and repeat-blooming blossoms during early summer to early fall. This plant is arching in form and has showy, glossy, fine textured and evergreen foliage that is medium green in colour. Showy fruit are produced by Isolepis cernua (fiber optic grass).
Typical Uses
Accent, alpine or rock garden, bog, container, edging, mass planting and waterfront.
Special Characteristics
This plant has a natural ability to resist deer and rabbits, and it is tolerant of wet sites.
Cautions
Where conditions are favourable, Isolepis cernua (fiber optic grass) can be invasive and may require maintenance to keep it under control. This plant is self-sowing and may spread broadly and randomly.
