Gahnia sieberiana
(Red-Fruit Saw-Sedge)
| Planting Group or Form | Sedge |
|---|---|
| Height | 1.5 - 3m |
| Width | 2 - 3m |
| Aspect | Full sun to full shade |
| Soil | Moist to wet soils |
| Flower | Yellowish-brown Oct - Jan |
| Attracts | Excellent habitat plant, attracting birds, butterflies and frogs |
Large clumping sedge with coarse, textured, grass-like foliage and tall flowering stems, followed by shiny red seeds.
Ideal for wetland gardens or pond margins.
Indigenous name: NO KNOWN NAME
The seeds were ground into a paste to make a simple bread.