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
Pests & Diseases: Generally trouble free
Cultural Notes: Plant at the waters edge or up to 20cm deep in water. Mass plantings are recommended at a rate of 5-7 per square meter. Generally low maintenance. Can trim back by half every 2-3 years if desired. Tends to grow taller when immersed in permanent water but will tolerate intermittent swamps also. Use in constructed wetlands, damns and large ponds.
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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