Baloskion tetraphylllum – Tassel Cord Rush
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- Baloskion tetraphyllus – tassel cord rush
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- Baloskion tetraphyllus – tassel cord rush
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- Baloskion tetraphyllus – tassel cord rush
This rush-type plant grows in dense clumps, with striking green foliage ending in feathered tips which create an attractive display. Produces bronze flowering stems in Summer, these can be used for indoor floral arrangements or left on the plant to create a striking mass display. The seeds of the common form provide an attractive food source for native birds such as finches. Ideal for gardens and landscape planting, and also suitable for container planting. Extremely versatile in all regards, it can be grown in full sun or full shade and is moderately frost tolerant. It grows well in moist boggy areas and shallow water with little to no maintenance. In containers or dry areas it performs best in partial to full shade with regular watering.
| Family: | Restionaceae |
| Scientific Name: | Baloskion tetraphyllum |
| Common Name: | Tassel Cord Rush |
| Other Common Names: | Feather Rush, Swamp Foxtails |
| Plant Type: | Grass or grass-like, Clumping perennial, Aquatic |
| Height: | 0.5 ~ 1.8 metres |
| Width: | 0.45 ~ 1.5 metres |
| Flower Colour: | Brown |
| Flowering Time: | Spring, Summer |
| Ph Level: | Acid, Neutral |
| Soil Type: | Clay, Loamy, Sandy loam, Clay loam |
| Plant Environment: | Poolside, Container growing, Coastal garden, Wildflower meadow |
| Climate Zone: | Tropical, Sub-tropical, Warm temperate, Cool temperate, Mediterranean, Cool |
| Light: | Sunny, Light shade, Half shade, Heavy shade |
| Growth Habit: | Evergreen |
| Lifespan: | Perennial |
| Soil Moisture: | Boggy poorly drained, Needs regular watering |
| Propagation Method: | Seed, Division |
| Frost Tolerance: | Tolerates light frost |
| Plant Usage: | Feature plant, Attractive foliage |
| Special Features: | Cut flower, Bog gardens, Erosion control, Pollution tolerant |
| Attracts Wildlife: | Seed eating birds, Other insects |
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The Wildflower Place Erina – NSW
Newcastle Wildflower Nursery – NSW
Harvest Seeds And Native Plant Nursery – Sydney – NSW
Native Grace Nursery – Robertson NSW
Wariapendi Nursery – Colo Vale NSW
Sydney Wildflower Nursery – NSW
Geelong Native Plants – Victoria
Wimmera Native Nursery – Victoria
Forest Heart eco-Nursery – Maleny Queensland
Natives R Us – Traveston – Queensland
Manuka Native Nursery – South Australia
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