Gahnia filum
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Family Name:
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Cyperaceae |
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Common Name:
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Chaffy Saw-sedge |
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Size:
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40cm – 1.5m tall |
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Frost Tolerance:
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Medium |
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Growth Rate:
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Moderate |
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Description:
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Native clump forming perennial with flat grassy leaves. Brown flower spikes in spring and summer. |
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Position:
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Full sun in moist, sandy soils. Tolerates saline or brackish habitats along coastal creeks and river edges. |
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Care:
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Can be but back hard to encourage new growth. |
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Features:
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• Provides habitat for water birds |
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Sizes Grown:
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Tube |
