Casuarina (Cousin It)
Casuarina (Cousin It)
Casuarina (Cousin It) is a striking groundcover plant known for its unique and eye-catching cascading foliage. The plant showcases long, trailing green stems that create a dense, waterfall-like effect, making it a perfect addition to any garden setting where texture and visual interest are desired. Its lush, flowing habit is ideal for use in rock gardens, spilling over retaining walls, or as a feature in container plantings. This hardy plant is adaptable and low maintenance, thriving in a variety of soil types and handling full sun to partial shade with ease.
Cousin It’s naturally sprawling growth makes it perfect for covering bare garden spaces or softening the edges of hard landscaping features. Its ability to cascade beautifully over raised garden beds or along the top of walls makes it a show-stopping option for adding dimension to outdoor spaces. Highly drought-tolerant once established, it is an excellent choice for those seeking a resilient, easy-care plant that brings both texture and charm to the garden.
Whether used as a feature plant or to complement other garden elements, Casuarina (Cousin It) promises to create a lush, flowing effect that adds elegance and sophistication to any landscape.
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Mature height
0.1–0.2 meters
Mature width
1–1.5 meters
Spacing
0.5–1 meter apart
Foliage
Bright green, dense, weeping foliage
Flowering Period & Fruit Development/Harvest
Rarely flowers; valued for its unique foliage
Sun tolerance
Full sun to partial shade; adaptable to a range of soils, including poor soils
Maintenance
Low maintenance; drought-tolerant once established; no significant pruning required, just occasional trimming to maintain shape