Gahnia sieberiana
RED FRUITED SAW SEDGE
Cyperaceae

 
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Plant type: evergreen sedge

Hardiness zones: 9-11

Sunlight: hot overhead sun to dappled light

Soil Moisture: dry between watering to usually boggy

Soil: ordinary soil, sand, mildly acidic to mildly alkaline

Tolerances: high wind, light frost
2m
Plant habit
 
2m

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Flowers: brown-black

Flowering Time: early spring to early summer

Bark & Stems: sharp-edged leaves
 
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Gahnia sieberiana
RED FRUITED SAW SEDGE
Cyperaceae

 

  Plant type: evergreen sedge

Hardiness zones: 9-11

Sunlight: hot overhead sun to dappled light

Soil Moisture: dry between watering to usually boggy

Soil: ordinary soil, sand, mildly acidic to mildly alkaline

Tolerances: high wind, light frost
2m
Plant habit
 
2m

FEATURES

Flowers: brown-black

Flowering Time: early spring to early summer

Bark & Stems: sharp-edged leaves


DESIGN

Garden Styles: suits bush, coastal & dry style designs

Uses: accents, barrier, informal screen

Growth rate: average

Maintenance Level: average

Skill Level: average






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