ColorGrass Live Wire Fiber Optic Grass
ColorGrass Live Wire Fiber Optic Grass (Isolepis cernua 'Live Wire')
ColorGrass Live Wire Fiber Optic Grass (Isolepis cernua 'Live Wire') is an ornamental grass known for its delicate, hair-like foliage that resembles fiber optic strands. This unique, low-growing plant adds texture and movement to gardens, containers, and water features. With its cascading growth habit and fine-textured leaves topped with tiny white flowers, it creates a soft, graceful appearance in any landscape.
Distinctive Features
Live Wire Fiber Optic Grass is distinguished by its arching, thin, green blades that resemble fiber optic filaments. Tiny white flowers appear at the tips of the foliage, giving the plant a glowing effect. It thrives in moist environments and is perfect for adding a whimsical, flowing element to garden designs.
Growing Conditions
- Sun Exposure: Prefers full sun to partial shade.
- Soil: Thrives in consistently moist, well-draining soil; tolerates wet conditions.
- Water: Requires regular watering; prefers damp or boggy areas.
- USDA Hardiness Zones: 8-11; grown as an annual in cooler climates.
Ideal Uses
- Containers & Hanging Baskets: Provides a cascading effect in planters.
- Water Features: Thrives in the edges of ponds and bog gardens.
- Ground Cover: Forms a soft, flowing carpet in moist garden areas.
- Modern Landscapes: Adds a contemporary, textural element to garden designs.
Low Maintenance Care
ColorGrass Live Wire Fiber Optic Grass is easy to grow and requires minimal maintenance.
- Watering: Keep soil consistently moist; does not tolerate dry conditions.
- Pruning: Trim back any brown or dead foliage to maintain a fresh appearance.
- Fertilizing: Apply a light, balanced fertilizer every 4-6 weeks during the growing season.
- Winter Care: In colder climates, treat as an annual or bring indoors for overwintering.
- Propagation: Easily propagated by division in spring.
Why Choose Live Wire Fiber Optic Grass?
With its distinctive fine-textured foliage, moisture-loving nature, and unique visual appeal, ColorGrass Live Wire Fiber Optic Grass is an excellent addition to gardens and containers.
- Unusual Texture: Resembles fiber optic strands, adding a whimsical touch.
- Moisture-Loving: Thrives in wet conditions and bog gardens.
- Versatile Placement: Ideal for containers, borders, and water gardens.
- Focal Point: Creates a soft, flowing effect in landscapes.
For gardeners looking for a unique, moisture-loving ornamental grass, ColorGrass Live Wire Fiber Optic Grass (Isolepis cernua 'Live Wire') is an outstanding choice.
Order Fulfillment
- We're now offering nationwide delivery for plant material in small containers. If your selection isn't yet eligible for shipping, or you need delivery for larger containers and/or B&B material, please email shop@plantdetectives.com.
- All online orders can be picked up at our garden center, located at 45 Route 206 in Chester, New Jersey. Please remember to bring your order number and a valid photo ID with you.
- All gift card purchases are delivered via US Postal Service and can be shipped nationwide.