Scirpus cernuus ‘Fibre Optic Plant’

Description

This attractive  oxygenating evergreen has an apt common name.  The glossy, thread-like leaves have minute white flower spikes on the tip of each leaf

Fibre optic plant (Scirpus cernuus), also known as Cotton bud grass.  This grass has slender green foliage, on the tips are buff-coloured flowers. The flowers resemble the look of fibre optic lights hence the common name. This is a plant that will do great near water or in moist soils.  It adds a great contrast to ponds, lakes, streams and bog gardens.

9cm Pot

Position: Full Sun or part shade

Flowering:    July to September

Height Above Water:  20-50 cm

Height below Water: 0-10cm

9cm pond plants should be placed no deeper than 1/3 maximum recommended planting depth to allow the plants to establish.

Please don’t dispose of plants in the wild, even native plants placed in the wrong location can cause environmental damage

Evergreens, trim in early spring to encourage new growth