Caustis flexuosa
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Cyperaceae

 
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Plant type: evergreen sedge

Hardiness zones: 9-10

Sunlight: warm low sun to dappled light

Soil Moisture: dry between watering to constantly moist

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

Tolerances: high wind, light frost
0.8m
Plant habit
 
0.8m

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Flowers: n/a
 
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Caustis flexuosa
OLD MAN'S WHISKERS
Cyperaceae

 

  Plant type: evergreen sedge

Hardiness zones: 9-10

Sunlight: warm low sun to dappled light

Soil Moisture: dry between watering to constantly moist

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

Tolerances: high wind, light frost
0.8m
Plant habit
 
0.8m

FEATURES

Flowers: n/a


DESIGN

Garden Styles: suits mediterranean & bush designs

Uses: mass planting, cut foliage, soil binding

Growth rate: average

Maintenance Level: average

Skill Level: average






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