Ruscus hyrcanus
Azerbaijan Broom
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Zones: 7b to 9b
Dormancy: Evergreen
Height: 12" tall
Culture: Part Sun to Light Shade
Origin: Armenia, Azerbaijan, Iran
Pot Size: 3.5" pot (24 fl. oz/0.7 L)
Ruscus hyrcanus is one of the rarest of the six butcher's broom species...one you certainly won't find listed in your favorite gardening encyclopedia. The range of this Black Sea region endemic includes Iran, Georgia, Armenia, Azerbaijan and Crimea, where it can be found in lowland forests under Parrotia persica and alongside its cousin poet's laurel. The stalks of Ruscus hyrcanus somewhat resemble Ruscus aculeatus, but the stalks are procumbent (growing sideways). The stalks of spiny, dark evergreen foliage form a compact 1' tall x 2' wide clump. The foliage of Ruscus hyrcanus will be burned back by temperatures below 10 degrees F, but the new growth from the rhizome is fine in spring.
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Other Attributes
Genus: Ruscus
Flower Color: Green
Leaf Color: Green
Garden Themes: Living Wall , Rock Garden Plants , Southwest Garden Plants
Other: Dry Shade Plants , Pollinator Plants , Ornamental Seed or Fruit , Rabbit Resistant Plants , Salt Tolerant Seaside Plants , Xeriscaping Plants