Gahnia radula ‘Sawsedge’ Tas species
$5.50
Tufted perennial with leaves up to 1.5 metres, sharp edges and thin drooping tips. Black plume-like flowerheads in spring/summer.
Feature Codes: ABC(Ic)PQT(U)
Seeds per gram: 1560
Description
- Cyperaceae
- Storey Lower storey
- Size 1-2 m x 0.5-2 m
- Plant grouping Grasses, Rushes & Sedges
- Leaves Long flat erect dark green leaves to 70 cm, sheathing and spiralling around the stem. Margins inrolled and very sharp.
- Flower colour Brown, becoming black
- Flowering time Most of the year, especially spring to summer.
- Flowers Narrow, erect flower spikes 50-70 cm x 70 mm at the end of leafy stems, weeping with age. Nuts dark brown to black.
- Bird attracting No
- Butterfly attracting Food plant for caterpillars
- Frog habitat No
- Growing conditions Moist poorly drained to seasonally moist areas in forests and woodlands. Frost tolerant. Full sun, semi shade.
- Garden use Suitable for controlling soil erosion but very difficult to propagate or establish.
