Fascicularia
Fascicularia bicolor
Fascicularia is a perennial for focal point, suited to full sun and loam or sandy soil, flowering Aug, Sep.
| Type | Perennial |
|---|---|
| Mature height | 50 cm |
| Spread | 90 cm |
| Aspect | full sun |
| Foliage | Evergreen |
| Hardiness | USDA 8a-10b, RHS H3 |
| Pollinator-friendly | No |
| Pet-safe | Not confirmed |
Where to use it in a border
At around 50 cm, it sits best toward the back of a border, or on its own as a focal point with room around it. Give it about 90 cm of room to spread. It is hardy across USDA zones 8a to 10b and rated H3 by the RHS, so check it suits your area before planting.
It appears in our lists of full sun, sandy soil, evergreen plants.
Border Builder uses Fascicularia's height, spread, soil, bloom months and companions to place it in a full border plan for your own conditions, on iPhone and iPad.
Flowering through the year
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Worth knowing
- Evergreen, so it keeps the border furnished through winter.
Good companions
Plants that share its conditions and style, chosen to complement its place in the border:
- Abelia 'Kaleidoscope'for height behind it
- African lilyfor height behind it
- African lily 'Northern Star'for height behind it
- Bird of Paradisefor height behind it
- Blue Fescueto edge in front
- Bottlebrush 'Little John'for height behind it