- Botanical name: Ischyrolepis subverticillata
- Common name: Restio
- Family: Restionaceae
- Plant Type: Perennial, Evergreen
Yellow
Green
- Key features:
- Dramatic foliage
- Succeeds on poor soil
Ischyrolepis subverticillata, is a restio species native to South Africa. Restios are part of the Restionaceae family, which includes many evergreen perennials similar in appearance to grasses.
Ischyrolepis subverticillata is an evergreen species with attractive feathery foliage and small, inconspicuous flowers. These low-maintenance plants just require an occasional tidy up by pruning out dead, damaged or unruly culms.
For best results, grow Ischyrolepis subverticillata in full sun or dappled shade, in moist, well-drained soil. Avoid planting in alkaline soils and plant in a spot with plenty of air movement.
How to grow Ischyrolepis subverticillata
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Plant size
1.5m height
1.5m spread
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Aspect
South facing, west facing
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Position in border
Middle
- Sun exposure: Dappled shade, full sun
- Hardiness: Frost hardy
- Soil type: Acidic / clay / heavy / moist / well drained / light / sandy
- Plant care: Needs regular watering in pots
Plant calendar
Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
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Plant |
J
Do not Plant in January |
F
Do not Plant in February |
M
Do Plant in March |
A
Do Plant in April |
M
Do Plant in May |
J
Do Plant in June |
J
Do Plant in July |
A
Do Plant in August |
S
Do Plant in September |
O
Do Plant in October |
N
Do not Plant in November |
D
Do not Plant in December |
Ischyrolepis subverticillata and wildlife
Ischyrolepis subverticillata has no particular known value to wildlife in the UK.
Is Ischyrolepis subverticillata poisonous?
Ischyrolepis subverticillata has no toxic effects reported.
No reported toxicity to Birds
No reported toxicity to Cats
No reported toxicity to Dogs
No reported toxicity to Horses
No reported toxicity to Livestock
No reported toxicity to People