Description
Family: Cyperaceae
Origin: Tas, SA, Vic, WA, NSW, NZ
Provenance: Tasmania
Form: Perennial wetland and aquatic. Erect spreading small clump
Height: 0,3m – 0.6m. Width – unspecified, can form large rafts
Growth: Fast
Uses: Dams and large ponds. In pots for small ponds. Drains and soaks.
Soil: Wet mud or in water to 300 mm deep. Fresh or brackish.
Exposure: Full sun to part shade
Frost: N/A. Winter dormant
Drought: Will recover if forced into drought dormancy
Flowers: Spring and summer
Features: Great wetland habitat species. Thrives in nutrient rich mud. Very ornamental foliage and flower heads.
*Plants available – see nursery stock list
