Greg's Indigenous Plants & Landscapes

Reeds, rushes and sedges that grow in shallow water or boggy areas...

 

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	Scientific name: Baumea articulata Common name: Jointed Twig Rush Distribution of the species:          Click here to enlarge image Edible: Maximum height: 2m Maximum spread: Spreading Drought tolerance: LOW                       HIGH Preferred soils: Clay or sedimentary soils. Preferred aspect: Full sun to light shade. Waterlogging tolerance: Shallow edges. Comments: Origin: Local native (Melbourne region) Size:        Price:       Quantity:     +10
	Scientific name: Baumea juncea Common name: Bare Twig Rush Distribution of the species:          Click here to enlarge image Edible: Maximum height: 1m Maximum spread: Spreading Drought tolerance: LOW                       HIGH Preferred soils: Clay or sedimentary soils. Preferred aspect: Full sun to light shade. Waterlogging tolerance: Shallow edges. Comments: Origin: Local native (Melbourne region) Size:        Price:       Quantity:     +10
	Scientific name: Bolboschoenus caldwellii Common name: Sea Club Rush Distribution of the species:          Click here to enlarge image Edible: Maximum height: 30cm Maximum spread: 50cm Drought tolerance: LOW                       HIGH Preferred soils: Clay or sedimentary soils. Preferred aspect: Full sun to light shade. Waterlogging tolerance: Wet fringes. Comments: Origin: Local native (Melbourne region) Size:        Price:       Quantity:     +10
	Scientific name: Carex tereticaulis Common name: Common Sedge Distribution of the species:          Click here to enlarge image Edible: Maximum height: 1m Maximum spread: 1m Drought tolerance: LOW                       HIGH Preferred soils: Clay or sedimentary soils. Preferred aspect: Full sun to light shade. Waterlogging tolerance: Shallow edges. Comments: Origin: Local native (Melbourne region) Size:        Price:       Quantity:     +10
	Scientific name: Eleocharis acuta Common name: Spike Rush Distribution of the species:          Click here to enlarge image Edible: Maximum height: 40cm Maximum spread: Spreading Drought tolerance: LOW                       HIGH Preferred soils: Clay or sedimentary soils. Preferred aspect: Full sun to light shade. Waterlogging tolerance: Shallow edges. Comments: Origin: Local native (Melbourne region) Size:        Price:       Quantity:     +10
	Scientific name: Eleocharis sphacelata Common name: Tall Spike Rush Distribution of the species:          Click here to enlarge image Edible: Maximum height: 2m Maximum spread: Spreading Drought tolerance: LOW                       HIGH Preferred soils: Clay or sedimentary soils. Preferred aspect: Full sun to light shade. Waterlogging tolerance: Shallow edges. Comments: Origin: Local native (Melbourne region) Size:        Price:       Quantity:     +10
	Scientific name: Juncus amabilis Common name: Rush Distribution of the species:          Click here to enlarge image Edible: Maximum height: 1m Maximum spread: 50cm Drought tolerance: LOW                       HIGH Preferred soils: Clay or sedimentary soils. Preferred aspect: Full sun to light shade. Waterlogging tolerance: Shallow edges. Comments: Origin: Local native (Melbourne region) Size:        Price:       Quantity:     +10
	Scientific name: Phragmites australis Common name: Common Reed Distribution of the species:          Click here to enlarge image Edible: Maximum height: 2.5m Maximum spread: Spreading Drought tolerance: LOW                       HIGH Preferred soils: Clay or sedimentary soils. Preferred aspect: Full sun to light shade. Waterlogging tolerance: Shallow edges Comments: Spreads aggressively and ideal for errosion control. Origin: Local native (Melbourne region) Size:        Price:       Quantity:     +10
	Scientific name: Typha domingensis Common name: Cumbungi / Bull Rush Distribution of the species:          Click here to enlarge image Edible: Young shoots can be eaten like bamboo shoots while rhizomes are equally delicious. Maximum height: 80cm Maximum spread: Spreading Drought tolerance: LOW                       HIGH Preferred soils: Clay or sedimentary soils. Preferred aspect: Full sun to light shade. Waterlogging tolerance: Seasonal Comments: Spreads aggressively and ideal for errosion control. Origin: Local native (Melbourne region) Size:        Price:       Quantity:     +10