Baloskion tetraphyllum ssp. tetraphyllum
TASSEL CORD RUSH, PLUME RUSH
Restionaceae

 
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Plant type: evergreen rhizomatous rush

Hardiness zones: 9-11

Sunlight: hot overhead sun to warm low sun

Soil Moisture: constantly moist to usually boggy

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

Tolerances: moderate wind, light frost
1.2m
Plant habit
 
0.6m

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Origins: Australia, NSW, VIC, SA, TAS

Other Botanical Names: Restio tetraphyllus var. tetraphyllus

Other Common Names: Australian Reed

 
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Baloskion tetraphyllum ssp. tetraphyllum
TASSEL CORD RUSH, PLUME RUSH
Restionaceae

 

  Plant type: evergreen rhizomatous rush

Hardiness zones: 9-11

Sunlight: hot overhead sun to warm low sun

Soil Moisture: constantly moist to usually boggy

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

Tolerances: moderate wind, light frost
1.2m
Plant habit
 
0.6m

FEATURES

Flowers: brown

Flowering Time: early spring to late spring

Leaves: light green


DESIGN

Garden Styles: suits mediterranean, coastal & bush designs

Uses: informal hedge, pot, mass planting, accents, cut foliage, border, soil binding

Growth rate: slow

Maintenance Level: average

Skill Level: average






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