{"product_id":"green-wedge-tassel-cord-rush-baloskion-tetraphyllum-green-wedge","title":"Green Wedge Tassel Cord Rush - Baloskion tetraphyllum 'Green Wedge'","description":"\u003cp\u003eGreen Wedge Tassel Cord Rush (\u003cem\u003eBaloskion tetraphyllum\u003c\/em\u003e 'Green Wedge') is a tall, slender native restio with bright green, delicate fronds banded in chestnut brown where they leave each stem. It grows 50cm to 1.5m tall and wide, and it is happiest where other plants fail: wet, boggy or waterlogged ground.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy you'll love it\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIt loves wet feet.\u003c\/strong\u003e Found wild in wet and waterlogged sandy places along the east coast, it thrives in bog gardens, pond margins and soggy corners that rot most plants.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNot fussy about the rest.\u003c\/strong\u003e It grows in humid or dry climates, in sun or shade, and in sandy soil, clay or rich loam, which makes it easy to place.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eColour and fine texture.\u003c\/strong\u003e Apple green fronds on slender stems are banded with chestnut brown, a contrast that stays interesting all year.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAlmost no maintenance.\u003c\/strong\u003e Thin out dead stalks when needed and trim by half every two to three years. That is about all it asks.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGood for wildlife and for vases.\u003c\/strong\u003e Dense stems shelter native creatures, and cut stems are popular in floral arrangements.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhere it works best\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBog gardens and pond margins.\u003c\/strong\u003e Plant it at the water's edge or in permanently damp soil, where its fine, upright stems soften hard edges and hide pond liners.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCreek banks and revegetation.\u003c\/strong\u003e On creek and river banks and in wetland plantings, set plants 60cm apart. The clumps join up to bind the soil and shelter native creatures.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMass planting.\u003c\/strong\u003e For a dense swathe in a native or wildlife garden, the same 60cm spacing builds a flowing, grass like mass of fine green stems.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eGrowing Green Wedge Tassel Cord Rush in Australia\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePosition and climate.\u003c\/strong\u003e It grows in sun or shade and copes with both humid and dry climates. It tolerates light frost, so very frosty gardens are outside its comfort range.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoil.\u003c\/strong\u003e In the wild it grows in sandy soils, clay and rich loam, and it thrives in wet and waterlogged ground. In an ordinary garden bed it does well as long as it is watered through dry spells.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWater and feed.\u003c\/strong\u003e Water regularly after planting in dry spells until it is established. Once settled in damp ground it largely looks after itself, and extra feeding is rarely needed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePruning.\u003c\/strong\u003e Thin out dead stalks to keep the clump looking its best. Every two to three years, trim the whole plant by about half to rejuvenate it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat to expect when it arrives\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe sell Green Wedge Tassel Cord Rush as tube stock, a young plant in an 80mm deep tube that establishes quickly, and in 200mm pots in packs of 6. Tubes are the economical choice for large wetland or mass plantings, while the 200mm pots give a fuller clump from the start. Either way, plant promptly and keep the ground damp while the roots take hold.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlants travel upright and settle in within a few weeks, sending up fresh fronds as the weather warms.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlants are delivered Australia wide, with delivery from $29.95. Every plant is covered by our 30 day healthy plant guarantee.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003ePlant care guides and related reading\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/grasses-and-strappy-leaf\"\u003eGrasses and strappy leaf plants\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/australian-natives\"\u003eMore Australian native plants\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/mass-planting-plants\"\u003ePlants for mass planting\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/blog\/designing-a-native-australian-garden-to-attract-wildlife\"\u003eDesigning a native garden for wildlife\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eCommon questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eIs it actually a fern?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo. Despite the nickname dingo fern, it is a restio, a reed like plant from an entirely different group. It is also sold as foxtail.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWill it grow in a dry garden bed?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt grows in dry climates as well as humid ones, but wet ground is where it is most at home. In an ordinary bed, water it through dry spells until it is established and expect the best growth where the soil stays damp.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eHow do I keep it tidy?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThin out dead stalks as they appear, and every two to three years trim the whole plant by half to refresh it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n","brand":"Nursery Near Me","offers":[{"title":"Tube","offer_id":67787166843199,"sku":"BAL-TET-GREENW-tube","price":17.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"200mm (Pack of 6)","offer_id":67787166875967,"sku":"BAL-TET-GREENW-200MM-P6","price":130.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0691\/2917\/5359\/files\/green-wedge-tassel-cord-rush-baloskion-tetraphyllum-green-wedge.jpg?v=1792149398","url":"https:\/\/nurserynearme.com.au\/products\/green-wedge-tassel-cord-rush-baloskion-tetraphyllum-green-wedge","provider":"Nursery Near Me","version":"1.0","type":"link"}