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Gahnia filum ‘Chaffy Saw Sedge’ Tas species


$4.50$10.50

Dense tufted perennial to 1.2 metres. Flowers in spring/summer. Tasmanian Bush Tucker.

Feature Codes: ADIabQTU
Seeds per gram: 900

Description

Origin Tas, Vic, NSW, SA
Form: Erect clump forming sedge
Type: Evergreen
Height (typical): 1.0-1.2m
Width (typical): 1.0m
Growth rate: Fast
Uses: Pond surrounds, drains & bogs
Soil type: Wet (fresh or saline)
Position: Full sun to part shade
Frost hardiness: Very frost hardy
Drought tolerance: Will recover from prolonged dry
Wind firmness:
Windbreak position:
Flowering time: Spring & summer
Pruning: Not required
Features: Very ornamental foliage & flower heads.
Useful large wetland ornamental.
Good in (wet) water treatment systems.
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