Gahnia aspera
“Sword Grass, Saw-leaf”
SEDGE TO 40 – 80 cm TALLOrnamental clumping grass-like sedge, light green leaves with sharp rolled over edges, blackish brown flower spikes & colourful red-brown shiny seeds (bush tucker), which attract birds. Also attracts various butterflies species.
Suitability | |
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Category | Sedges/Rushes |
Family | Cyperaceae |
Aspect | Full Sun / Filtered Sun |
Soil | Moist, Well-drained |
Habitat | Dry Sclerophyll Forest |
Features | |
Bird Attracting, Butterfly Plants, Dry Rainforest, Frog Plants, Frost Tolerant Plants | |
Localities | |
Cubberla Creek, Enoggera Catchment, Ipswich area, Logan City, Pine Rivers, Sunshine Coast district |