Red Fruited Saw Sedge Seed - A Hardy Native Sedge

RED FRUITED SAW SEDGE

Gahnia sieberiana

(This plant is not on the Australian Noxious Weed List.)

Gahnia is a genus of about 30 species with around 20 being native to Australia. They are mostly large, robust sedges with long, arching leaves. The common name "saw sedge" refers to the rough edges of the leaves which can cause a painful cut if handled carelessly. They are usually found in damp areas or in areas subject to periodic flooding.

G. sieberiana is one of the most commonly seen members of the genus. It can form very large clumps 1.5 to 2 metres in diameter with flowering stems reaching 3 metres. The flowers occur in spring and summer at the ends of the stems in long clusters (pannicles) and are black in colour. The flowers are followed by shiny, red-brown seeds about 40 mm long.

G.sieberiana is probably the most commonly cultivated species and it is an excellent substitute for the widely planted "Pampas Grass" (Cortaderia selloana) which is an environmental weed in many parts of Australia. It is hardy in most soils and climates but grows best if given plenty of water. The flowering spikes make excellent floral decoration either fresh or dried.

Offered is a packet of 30 seeds with Grownotes to assist you to propagate this sedge.

All my seed is posted in bubble wrap protection.

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