An evergreen sedge plant, it is a robust perennial that grows from rhizomes, making it a very tough and hardy plant. It grows to around 2 metres high and wide. It has razor sharp leaf blades that can cut unwary hands, but which serve as protection for small birds, animals, frogs and lizards. The seed heads are a feed source for small birds. It is native to the south west corner of Western Australia.
Lepidosperma effusum – Sword Grass
Plant Information
Plant Type - Grass or grass-like
Common Name - Sword Grass
Scientific Name - Lepidosperma effusum
Family - Cyperaceae
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Minimum Height - 2
Maximum Height - 2.5
Minimum Width - 1
Maximum Width - 2
Flower Colour - Brown, Black
Flowering Time - Spring, Winter
pH Level - Acid, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type - Sandy, Loamy, Sandy loam, Clay loam, Poor soil
Plant Environment - Low maintenance garden, Coastal garden, Drought resistant
Climate Zone - Warm temperate, Cool temperate, Mediterranean
Light - Sunny, Light shade, Half shade
Growth Habit - Evergreen, Dense foliage
Life Span - Perennial
Soil Moisture - Well-drained, Moist moderate drainage, Boggy poorly drained
Propagation Method - Seed
Frost Tolerance - Tolerates light frost
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Special Uses - Erosion control
Attracts Wildlife - Seed eating birds, Mammals, Lizards
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