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Gahnia trifida ‘Coast Sawsedge’ Tas species


$5.50

Densely tufted sedge to 1.2 metres. Young growth red. Flowers spring/summer.

Feature Codes: AIabQTU
Seeds per gram: 970

Description

Origin Tas, Vic, NSW, SA
Form: Dense tussock forming sedge
Type: Evergreen
Height (typical): 1.0- 1.5m
Width (typical): 1.0m
Growth rate: Fast
Uses: Pond surrounds, drains & bogs
Soil type: Wet, poorly drained or normal soils
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 – yellow or brown
flowerhead clusters
Features: Very ornamental foliage & flower heads.
Useful large wetland ornamental.
Good in (wet) water treatment systems.
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