Baloskion tetraphyllum ssp. tetraphyllum|Tassel Cord-rush

Cardinia indigenous plant guide

Description

Erect, bright green perennial tussock with smooth stems, feathery appearance from repeated thread-like branching along the stem. Spreads from woolly, creeping underground stems.

Size (W x H)

up to 1.5m high

Leaves

Brown sheathing leaf-like bracts 10-35mm long. Long woolly hairs on bracts at base of flowerhead.

Flowers

Plants male or female. Loose tassel-like flowerheads of oval to round spikelets. Male spikelets to 7mm long, female 5-12mm long.

Flower colour

Brown to reddish

Flower time

October to April

Growing conditions

Moist to permanently wet soil along watercourses and in swamps, tolerating periods of drying out. Full sun, semi shade.

Commonly used for

Attractive clumping plant for water areas, especially around dam edges and beside ornamental ponds.

Available at indigenous nursery

Attracts birds

Attracts frogs

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Acknowledgement

Thank you to Shire of Yarra Ranges for assistance in compiling this directory