{"product_id":"dwarf-tassel-cord-rush-baloskion-tetraphyllus-dwarf","title":"Dwarf Tassel Cord Rush (Baloskion tetraphyllus 'Dwarf') with floating ring","description":"\u003cp\u003eAdd texture, movement and native beauty to your pond with the \u003cstrong\u003eDwarf Tassel Cord Rush\u003c\/strong\u003e (\u003cem\u003eBaloskion tetraphyllus\u003c\/em\u003e 'Dwarf'). This compact Australian native pond plant features soft, feathery foliage and a graceful, upright habit, making it an excellent choice for smaller ponds, rain gardens, water features and bog gardens.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHeight: \u003c\/strong\u003eup to 50cm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpread:\u003c\/strong\u003e Clumping growth habit\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFoliage:\u003c\/strong\u003e Bright green, fine-textured stems\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFlowers:\u003c\/strong\u003e Brown, tassel-like clusters in spring–summer\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/strong\u003e Australia\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGrowing to around \u003cstrong\u003e50cm tall\u003c\/strong\u003e, this dwarf form offers all the charm of the traditional Tassel Cord Rush without overwhelming your pond. Its fine, arching foliage creates a soft, natural look while providing valuable habitat for frogs, beneficial insects and other native wildlife.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThriving in \u003cstrong\u003efull sun to part shade\u003c\/strong\u003e, Dwarf Tassel Cord Rush grows happily in moist soil, pond margins and areas that experience seasonal flooding. Its compact size makes it ideal for edging ponds, softening hard landscaping and adding year-round interest to both modern and naturalistic water gardens.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf you love the look of our popular \u003cstrong\u003eTassel Cord Rush (\u003cem\u003eBaloskion tetraphyllus\u003c\/em\u003e)\u003c\/strong\u003e but have a smaller pond or limited planting space, this compact variety is the perfect alternative.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy You'll Love Dwarf Tassel Cord Rush\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCompact Australian native pond plant.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSoft, feathery foliage creates beautiful texture and movement.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIdeal for small ponds, pond edges and water features.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eReaches approximately \u003cstrong\u003e50cm high\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThrives in full sun to part shade.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGrows in moist soil and shallow pond margins.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTolerates seasonal flooding.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eExcellent for attracting frogs and supporting biodiversity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLow-maintenance and easy to grow.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSuitable for both formal and natural-style ponds.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003ePerfect For\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBackyard ponds\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWildlife ponds\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBog gardens\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRain gardens\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePond edges and shallow water\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNative gardens\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSmall water features\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStream edges\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003ePlanting Guide\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlant Dwarf Tassel Cord Rush in consistently moist soil or shallow water around the pond margin. It performs best in a sunny to partly shaded position and appreciates regular moisture while becoming well established.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis hardy Australian native tolerates seasonal flooding, making it an excellent choice for areas that alternate between wet and dry conditions throughout the year.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eDwarf vs Standard Tassel Cord Rush\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNot sure which variety is right for your pond?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDwarf Tassel Cord Rush (\u003cem\u003eBaloskion tetraphyllus\u003c\/em\u003e 'Dwarf')\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCompact growth to approximately \u003cstrong\u003e50cm\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePerfect for small ponds and courtyard water features\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIdeal where a lower-growing plant is preferred\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eStandard Tassel Cord Rush (\u003cem\u003eBaloskion tetraphyllus\u003c\/em\u003e)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGrows up to \u003cstrong\u003e1.5 metres tall\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBest suited to larger ponds and natural water gardens\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCreates a bold architectural feature\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eIs Dwarf Tassel Cord Rush an Australian native?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. Dwarf Tassel Cord Rush is a compact form of the Australian native \u003cstrong\u003eBaloskion tetraphyllus\u003c\/strong\u003e, making it an excellent choice for native gardens and wildlife-friendly ponds.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhere should I plant Dwarf Tassel Cord Rush?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlant it in moist soil, along pond margins or in shallow water where it receives full sun to part shade.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow tall does Dwarf Tassel Cord Rush grow?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis compact variety typically reaches around \u003cstrong\u003e50cm in height\u003c\/strong\u003e, making it much smaller than the standard Tassel Cord Rush, which can grow to approximately \u003cstrong\u003e1.5 metres\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eIs Dwarf Tassel Cord Rush suitable for small ponds?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAbsolutely. 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