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Week 13 – March 28, 2024

Plant Information

Live Wire ColorGrass® Isolepis

  • Live Wire ColorGrass® Isolepis - Bloom
  • Live Wire ColorGrass® Isolepis - Container
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Plant Details:

Scientific Name: Isolepis cernua

Common Name: Fiber-Optic Grass

Hardiness Zone: 8a - 10b

Hardiness Degree: 10°F (-12.2°C)

Plant Habit: Mounded

Characteristics: Colorful/Attractive Foliage, Shade Tolerant, Low Maintenance

Water: Medium

Fertilize: Once a month

Spacing: 15 - 25" (38 - 64cm)

Height: 6 - 8" (15 - 20cm)

Width: 18 - 20" (46 - 51cm)

Exposure: Partial Sun

General Information: Best as an indoor plant or outdoors in warm climates. Unique leaves resemble fiber-optic cables orbiting around the plant. Adds interest in mixed containers.

Grower Information:

Plug crop time: 5 weeks
Transplant to finish: 6 to 7 weeks

Annual grass-like plant features a short mound of soft green leaves accented by flower spikes that resemble fiber-optic strands. Ideal for adding texture to mixed containers or used as an indoor plant. Dense, mounded habit needs no pinching or PGRs, grows upright when young and drapes as it matures. Performs well in wet conditions. Prefers shade, but can handle sun if moisture is maintained.
Colour group: Green
Containers: 306 pack, 4 in./10 cm, 6 in./15 cm*, Gallon
*3 plants per pot