About
This evergreen herbaceous annual or perennial, 15-30cm high, with very narrow, thread-like leaves, topped from mid to late summer by small silvery-white petal-less flowerheads which are followed by small brown-red seedheads.
About the genus
Isolepis are short annual or perennial herbaceous perennials with narrow, grass-like leaves and spikes of petal-less flowers
Growing conditions
SunlightFull sun, Partial shade
Soil typeChalk, Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil pHAcid, Alkaline, Neutral
Soil moistureMoist but well-drained, Poorly-drained
AspectSouth-facing, North-facing, East-facing, West-facing
ExposureExposed, Sheltered
UK hardinessH6
Plant details
Plant typeBogs
HabitTufted
FoliageEvergreen
Height0.1-0.5 metres
Spread0.1-0.5 metres
Time to full height2-5 years
Suggested usesPatio and container plants, Architectural, City and courtyard gardens, Coastal, Cottage and informal garden
Native toTemp. to Andes
Care notes
CultivationGrow in full sun or light shade as a marginal pond plant in 2-8cm of water, in damp or wet soil in a bog garden, or in a very well-watered container
PruningNo pruning required
PropagationPropagate by seed or by division from mid-spring to early summer; see pond plant propagation
Pest resistanceGenerally pest-free
Disease resistanceGenerally disease-free