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Baumea rubiginosa

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Botanical Name: Common Names:

Baumea rubiginosa Soft Twig Rush,

Native: Foliage Type:

Yes Evergreen

Plant Type: Plant Habit:

Water Plants Mat Forming, Upright

Description:

A native wetland sedge with slightly flattened, bright green leaves. It grows 0.7-1m tall and spreads to form large swards. Reddish-brown spikelets in late spring/summer. Excellent habitat species for nesting birds.

Mature Height: Mature Width:

60cm-1m 60cm-1m

Position: Soil Type:

Full Sun, Semi Shade Any

Landscape Use(s)

Aquatic Garden, Habitat, Mass Planting, Native Garden

Pests & Diseases: Generally trouble free

Cultural Notes:

Plant Care

Keep moist during dry periods

Family Name: Origin:

Cyperaceae Australia

Characteristics

Foliage Colour: Green

Flower Colour: Brown

Flower Fragrant: No

Flowering Season: Spring, Summer

Fruit: No

Requirements Tolerances

Growth Rate: Moderate

Maintenance Level: Low

Water Usage: High

Drought: Low

Frost: High

Wind: High

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