
fiber optic grass
Isolepis cernua
Overview
Fiber optic grass (Isolepis cernua) is an ornamental plant with narrow, thread-like leaflets that sway like blades of grass in the wind. The foliage forms a compact mound in a range of colors from chartreuse to white. Short flowering stems produce tiny, yellowish, cup-like blooms in summer months. This hardy grass adapts to a variety of soil types and lighting conditions, making it suitable for beds, borders, and rock gardens. It's drought tolerant, frost resistant, and low maintenance, making it easy to care for in most climates. This unique species adds a gentle texture to gardens with its soft, emerald-green blades.
Care Guide
Watering
Frequent — every "2-3" days.
Light
Full sun, Part sun/part shade.
Soil
Bog
Temperature
Hardiness zone 8-8.
Pruning
Best pruned in December, January.
Propagation
Seed Propagation
Diseases & Pests
Common pests: Pest resistant, Disease resistant.
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