Botanical Name: Scirpus cernuus
Common Name: Fiber optics plant
Type of Plant: monocot: perennial
 
Habit of Growth:
Overall Shape grasslike, sedge plant with fine, threadlike green stems; flowers at tips of stems give the plant a droopy, floppy appearance
Height to 12"
Spread to 12"
Growth Rate moderate
 
Environment:
Exposure outdoors partial shade preferred
Soil takes average soil, but grows best in well-amended loamy soil
Hardiness hardy (zones 7-24)
 
Morphology:
Leaves thin, threadlike leaves, bright green, tipped by tiny flower spikes; to 12" long, 1/16" in diameter; most often loose and floppy
Flowers tiny brown spikes to 1/8" long held at the end of “leaves”
Fruit small cone-like capsule which is persistent throughout winter
 
Propagation:
division
 
Usage:
excellent near ponds, pools or water gardens; can be placed in shallow water; looks best where foliage can cascade over walls or rocks, or can be grown in hanging baskets
 
Landscape Care:
Watering needs regular watering; does not tolerate dryness or drought
Fertilizing none required
Pruning shear back to crown each winter for best appearance
Pests/Diseases none
Special Conditions/Other
 
Origin: Northern Europe/Britain
Family: Cyperaceae

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