Restio (Ischyrolepis) subverticillata

Whorled Restio: A tufted, reed-like clumping grass-like perennial with erect to arching dark green, almost woody stems with whorls of thread-like green leaves growing from each node, giving a fountain effect. 6' tall x 3 1/2' wide. Male and female plants are separate (dioecious). White female flowers are borne on masses of thin stems in spring, followed by grey-brown shiny nutlets in autumn. Male flowers are yellow-green, maturing through bronze to grey. Full sun to part shade.  Medium water, great for containers. Clay, wind and seacoast tolerant. Deer resistant.