Isolepis cernua – Live Wire: graceful grass for modern gardens and pots

Isolepis cernua Live Wire is a striking, graceful grass known for its bright, vibrant green leaves and unique, thread-like structure. This hardy ornamental grass is ideal for gardeners looking to create a modern, architectural look in borders, rock gardens, pond edges, or container plantings. Live Wire is distinguished by its compact, vertical growth and its ability to provide year-round texture and color.

With its striking, delicate leaves and sleek shape, Isolepis cernua Live Wire is perfect for contemporary garden designs, urban patios, and modern landscapes.

Unique features of Live Wire

Isolepis cernua Live Wire has a distinctive, thread-like, vertically growing structure that adds movement and dynamism to the garden. Its bright green color remains intense throughout the growing season and contrasts beautifully with other perennials, ornamental grasses, or flowering borders.

This variety is compact, low-maintenance, and winter-hardy, making it an ideal choice for both home gardeners and professional landscapers. Its delicate foliage and graceful appearance make Live Wire a real eye-catcher in both pots and natural plantings.

Versatile applications in gardens and landscapes

Borders and rock gardens

• Compact growth and vertical structure make Live Wire ideal for modern borders and rock gardens.

• Forms a beautiful contrast with round or broad leafed plants and flowering perennials.

Pond edges and water features

• Isolepis cernua Live Wire is excellent for pond edges, as it adds light, graceful texture without being overpowering.

• Creates a natural transition between water and garden.

Pots and container planting

• Compact and versatile, ideal for modern pots, balcony boxes and patio pots.

• Combines well with flowering annuals, grasses or ornamental shrubs for a sleek, contemporary effect.

Modern landscapes

• Perfect for urban gardens or sleek, minimalist designs where structure and texture are key.

• Creates vertical accents and visual depth in any planting.

Characteristics and cultivation information

Isolepis cernua Live Wire is easy to care for and grows best in moist, well-drained soil in a sunny to partially shaded location. This grass is suitable for both indoor and outdoor potting, but also thrives in borders and pond edges.

Important cultivation characteristics

• Leaf color: bright green

• Height: 20–40 cm

• Location: full sun to partial shade

• Soil: moist, well-drained

• Water requirements: water regularly

• Winter hardiness: yes, suitable for cold climates

• Uses: borders, rock gardens, pond edges, pots, patios

The fine, wiry foliage provides an elegant, airy appearance year-round. Prune old or damaged shoots in spring to encourage fresh, new growth.

Why choose Isolepis cernua Live Wire?

• Unique, wire-like, vertical structure for modern gardens

• Bright green foliage that remains intense throughout the growing season

• Compact, low-maintenance and winter-hardy

• Ideal for borders, rock gardens, pond edges and container planting

• Creates vertical accents and visual depth

• Combines excellently with flowering plants and other ornamental grasses