Ficinia nodosa
Image by: Kevin Sparrow
An extremely hardy fast growing rush to 1 metre tall with leaves reduced to orange-brown sheaths and a small brown dense flowerhead. It can be used as a sand binder in some coastal locations, planted singly or in groups as a feature for mixed landscapes or mass planted in borders. It is ideal for planting around water features, ponds, dry creek beds or filtration beds.
Form
Sedge/RushHeight
0.5-1m Flowering Time
- Summer
Plant Origin
Local Native Maintenance
- Low
Light
- Sun
- Part Shade
Water Requirement
LowTolerates
- Sandy Soil
- Lime / Alkaline Soil
- Acidic Soils
- Dry conditions
- Some Coastal Exposure
- Full Coastal Exposure
Biodiversity Benefits
- Lizard Habitat
Natural Occurence
Vic/NSW/Qld/SA/Tas/WA Bush Tucker Plant
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