Scirpus cernuus

Grass - Fiber Optic

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Also know as: Isolepsis cernua

Not really a grass, but a sedge, this low maintenance plant has small flower spikes at the tips of the grass-like stems reminiscent of those fiber optic lamps, hence the common name. Part of the sedge family. It is found in wet places, growing as a marginal water plant or in sandy or peaty areas near the sea. Tolerates fresh and salty water as long as head is above water level.

HEIGHT X SPREAD: 10-14” high x 5”spread PLANT TYPE: Semi- Evergreen GROWTH RATE: Moderate TEXTURE: fine LIGHT: part sun to full sun WATER: moist, boggy, salt & fresh water. SOIL: high Organic & or sandy
As observed in Coastal NC. BLOOMS: tiny brown blooms during summer FRUIT AND SEED: N/A KEY FEATURES: a fine green spot in a moist area/ around water garden or a container.
A year cycle in the life of ...... at Mooring Hitch Planted (3) 4” plants in Bed #4 where soil is often moist and floods periodically. -Plants survive years of salt water flooding in full sun. Because I never provided any care and bed is constantly very wet i.e. full of weeds also, the plants went unnoticed. after several years the center crown dies and plant grows around the edges. Yearly clean up of center and replanting crown will provide a more attractive plants. -July 2014 I dug up the 3 small clumps found and transfer them to The Pitcher Plants bog at Stonehenge Gardens.../Stonehenge_Gardens/Welcome.htmlshapeimage_4_link_0
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November 2008

July 2014

Three small green clumps at front.