Empodisma minus
SPREADING WIRE RUSH
Restionaceae

 
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Plant type: evergreen rhizomatous rush

Hardiness zones: 9-10

Sunlight: hot overhead sun to warm low sun

Soil Moisture: dry between watering to usually boggy

Soil: ordinary soil, sand, mildly acidic to mildly alkaline

Tolerances: moderate wind, light frost
0.15m
Plant habit
 
0.5m

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Origins: Australia, NSW, Sydney region region, QLD, SA, TAS, VIC

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Empodisma minus
SPREADING WIRE RUSH
Restionaceae

 

  Plant type: evergreen rhizomatous rush

Hardiness zones: 9-10

Sunlight: hot overhead sun to warm low sun

Soil Moisture: dry between watering to usually boggy

Soil: ordinary soil, sand, mildly acidic to mildly alkaline

Tolerances: moderate wind, light frost
0.15m
Plant habit
 
0.5m

FEATURES

Flowers: n/a


DESIGN

Garden Styles: suits bush, mediterranean, oriental & tropical designs

Uses: informal edging, crevice, between pavers, soil binding, mass planting

Growth rate: average

Maintenance Level: average

Skill Level: average






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