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Position

Sun Exposure:
Full sun
Aspect:
South facing, west facing
Position in Border:
Back

Soil

Acidic / Clay / Heavy / Moist / Well Drained / Light / Sandy

Baloskion tetraphyllum is a fabulous restio, native to Australia. It forms a dense clump of smooth, upright, graceful stems adorned with copper-red sheaths and bright green leaves. Its flowers are chestnut brown. It’s perfect for growing in a large container or open spot in a tropical border.

Grow Baloskion tetraphyllum in moist but well-drained, acid to neutral soil in full sun.

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Baloskion ‘tetraphyllum’ and wildlife

Baloskion ‘tetraphyllum’ has no particular known value to wildlife in the UK.

Is Baloskion ‘tetraphyllum’ poisonous?

Baloskion ‘tetraphyllum’ has no toxic effects reported.

No reported toxicity to:
Is not known to attract Birds
Birds
Is not known to attract Cats
Cats
Is not known to attract Dogs
Dogs
Is not known to attract Horses
Horses
Is not known to attract Livestock
Livestock
Is not known to attract People
People
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