Baloskion australe
SOUTHERN CORD RUSH, MOUNTAIN CORD RUSH
Restionaceae

 
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Plant type: evergreen rhizomatous soft-wooded perennial or rush

Hardiness zones: 8-10

Sunlight: hot overhead sun to warm low sun

Soil Moisture: constantly moist to usually boggy

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

Tolerances: heavy frost
0.7m
Plant habit
 
0.4m

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Origins: Australia, NSW, VIC, ACT, TAS

Other Botanical Names: Restio australis

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Baloskion australe
SOUTHERN CORD RUSH, MOUNTAIN CORD RUSH
Restionaceae

 

  Plant type: evergreen rhizomatous soft-wooded perennial or rush

Hardiness zones: 8-10

Sunlight: hot overhead sun to warm low sun

Soil Moisture: constantly moist to usually boggy

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

Tolerances: heavy frost
0.7m
Plant habit
 
0.4m

FEATURES

Flowers: purple-pink

Flowering Time: mid spring to early summer

Leaves: mid green


DESIGN

Garden Styles: suits mediterranean, oriental, contemporary, coastal, bush & alpine designs

Uses: informal hedge, informal edging, mass planting, accents, border

Growth rate: average

Maintenance Level: average

Skill Level: average






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