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Leptocarpus similis
NZ restio with fine, bluish-green rush-like foliage that has brown bracts at the joints. Found throughout NZ in coastal marshland and estuaries. Tolerates wet or dry conditions. Sun to semi-shade. Hardy. Evergreen. Foliage can be used for flower arranging. Plant in full sun or light shade. Tolerant of a wide range of sites from coastal wet land to dry areas.
Genus
Leptocarpus
Species
similis
Cultivar
Common name
Jointed Club Rush
Family name
Restionaceae
Place of origin
New Zealand
DETAILS
Height
1 m
Width
1 m
(expected growth in average NZ conditions in 5 to 10 years)
Leaves
Evergreen
Soil Type
Grows in most soil types
Moisture
Prefers moist soil / Tolerates wet soils
Exposure
Grows in exposed or coastal sites. / Grows in sun or semi-shade / Will tolerate very hard frosts.
Indigenous / Texture
Bamboos and restios
Category
Medium, height between 0.6 and 1.5 metres.
Availability
All our current stock has been dispatched out to retailers. If they have none left for you, we are growing another crop to supply as soon as possible.
Where to buy our plants
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