An attractive plant with maroon-purple foliage with orange flecks in the winter. Max Height 40cm. Max Spread 30cm. Flowers July. Full sun. Protect from frost. Water thoroughly before planting.
Schoenus pauciflorus
An attractive plant with maroon-purple foliage with orange flecks in the winter
Additional information
| Generic | Schoenus |
|---|---|
| Species | pauciflorus |
| Varietry | |
| Common Name | |
| Flower Colour | brown |
| Soil | |
| Aspect | Full sun |
| Foliage | Evergreen |
| Height | 40cm |
| Family | |
| Spread | 30cm |
| Growth Speed | |
| Growth Habit | Clump-forming |
| Fragrance | FALSE |
| Foliage Colour | purple |
| Flowers From | July |
| Colour Fruit | |
| Fruits When | |
| Moisture | Well drained |
| Protection | Sheltered site |
| Hardiness | Protect from frost |
| Planting | Water thoroughly before planting |
| Care | Keep moist in first year, Provide a deep winter mulch |
| Border | Group planting, Border |
| Toxicity | |
| Pruning | |
| Pruning Time | |
| Pests and diseases | |
| Maintenance | Keep free from weeds, Feed |
| Propagation | Division |
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