A clumping sedge with strappy thin leaves. Leaves have razor sharp edges. Orange-red seeds on spikes sit below height of leaves. Grows in all soil types and can withstand short periods of inundation.
Native plant guide: Australian Native
Large-fruited sword sedge
Gahnia aspera
Large-fruited sword sedge; Credit: Greg Tasney
Large-fruited sword sedge; Credit: Greg Tasney
Large-fruited sword sedge; Credit: Greg Tasney
Plant Description:
Special features: Strappy leaves with razor sharp edges and red fruit.
Fauna attractant: Bee, Skipper butterfly
More information: https://apps.lucidcentral.org/rainforest/text/entities/gahnia_aspera.htm
Flower-Fruit colour: Red fruit
Habit: Groundcover
Hardiness: Drought tolerant
Height: 1 m
Native-exotic: Native
Sun-shade condition: Full sun/part shade
Water requirement: Low
Width: 50 cm