Detail
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Gahnia sieberiana
Red Fruited Saw Sedge
Notes

Uses: Large robust sedge with arching leaves. Caution should be taken where planting as the leaves have rough edges that can cause injury. Is often found in damper areas. Its dark panicles give this plant it a distinctive look and makes an interesting contrast plant.

This plant is indigenous to the following botanical regions of South Australia.


:EP: Eyre Peninsula
:SL: Southern Lofty
:KI: Kangaroo Island

 
For detail on these regions refer to the user guide.

  • Height 1.5-3m
  • Spread 1.5-3m
  • Position
    • position-fullsun Full Sun
  • Family Cyperaceae
  • Botanical Name Gahnia sieberiana
  • Common Name Red Fruited Saw Sedge
  • Origin SA
  • Habit Clumping, Tussocks
  • Landscape Coast, Tidal flats, Coastal cliffs, Coastal footslopes, 2nd line coast
  • Soil Texture Clay, Loam, Sand
  • pH Acidic, Neutral
  • Tolerates Drought, Moderate frost
  • Supplementary Watering Minimal
  • Flower Colour Brown
  • Flowering Time Autumn, Winter, Spring, Summer
  • Flower Type Spikes
  • Purpose Ornamental, Habitat
  • Form Grass Sedge or Flax