The Saw Sedge is a striking grass-like plant with tall red-brown seed heads found naturally growing in swampy areas or along creek banks. In the garden it is an attractive structural plant that provides an alternative to lomandra species. It is also the host plant for caterpillars of the Varied Sword-grass Brown Butterfly, Tisiphone abeona.
Description
The Saw Sedge is a clumping perennial sedge that grows to around 1.5 - 2m in height. It has shiny green, long, thin leaves with rough edges. It produces flower spikes with tassels of tiny golden brown flowers which later form bright red/brown seeds.
Growth requirements
This sedge grows best in damp, shady environments but is adaptable to other positions in the garden. It is best to keep this plant away from areas where pedestrians will brush against its rough foliage.
