Gahnia sieberiana|Red-fruit Saw-sedge

Cardinia indigenous plant guide

Description

Large clumping perennial sedge.

Size (W x H)

2-3m x 1.5-3m

Leaves

Leaves spiralling and sheathing around stem, long, to 2.5m, channelled and rough, becoming pendulous.

Flowers

Dense flower spike 30-100cm x 70mm. Nuts bright red and shiny.

Flower colour

Yellowish-brown becoming black

Flower time

October to January

Growing conditions

Moist to wet alluvial soil in low areas of mountain and foothill forests. Frost tolerant. Full sun to full shade.

Commonly used for

Large clump which does not spread. Nuts are very attractive against the black spikes. Important food plant for the Swordgrass Brown butterfly. Excellent habitat plant.

Available at indigenous nursery

Attracts birds

Attracts butterflies

Attracts frogs

Photo gallery

Acknowledgement

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