Ruscus hypoglossum

Ruscus hypoglossumBuy 1 for $15. 00 Buy 5 for $65. 00 Ruscus hypoglossum is a fabulous plant for dry shady areas. Indispensable and very valuable for it will grow in the driest darkest conditions. We have used it many times to solve 'planting issues'. The foliage makes great material for floral arrangements and has its own intriguing botanical twist the apparent leaves are actually modified stems (cladodes). The flowers then appear in the centre of these cladodes.

Used extensively in naturalistic plantings

One of the few plants to thrive during our hot 2019 drought

Drought tolerant and stunning

Flowers heavily with bright orange flowers during Spring - Summer

Makes an excellent table olive

A mostly deciduous shrub with strong blue flowers on grey blue foliage in late spring and early summer

In recent drought conditions it becomes very clear the plants that need extra attention and those that can be left alone and will still bring reward

Oklahoma and Louisiana

2m high x 1

masses of tiny white flowers appear along the stems

Looks superb with grey or bluestone paving or walling

ageing to warm golden tones and persisting well into autumn