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Knobby Club Rush - Ficinia nodosa (Knotted club-rush) seeds

Knobby Club Rush - Ficinia nodosa (Knotted club-rush) seeds

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Ficinia nodosa (Knobby Club Rush)
A hardy native grass with an upright growth habit, perfect for watercourses, rockeries, or as a striking addition to containers in formal outdoor settings.


Quick Facts

  • Height: ~1 meter
  • Flowering: Brown knobby flower spikes throughout most of the year
  • Soil: Gravel, loam, sand; tolerates saline and alkaline conditions
  • Climate: Tolerates drought, moderate frost, and salt spray
  • Growth Habit: Perennial sedge with cylindrical dark green leaves

Why Grow Ficinia nodosa?
This low-maintenance grass thrives in harsh conditions, including saline and drought-prone soils. It’s perfect for adding structure and texture to your garden while requiring minimal care once established. Its striking knobby seed heads and sharp-tipped leaves make it both functional and ornamental.


Bush Food Note

  • Edible Seeds:
    • Seeds can be collected and used as a bush food.
    • Fish Smoking: Green tea-like rushes are used for smoking moist fish in BBQs or closed pans for a unique flavor.

Other Uses

  • Basket Weaving: Leaves are traditionally used for creating durable baskets and other woven items.

How to Grow

  • Sowing Instructions:

    • Seeds are non-dormant and should germinate readily.
    • Plant seeds in a well-draining medium, covering lightly with soil.
  • Planting and Care:

    • Choose a sunny to partly shaded location.
    • Requires little care once established.
    • Ideal for watercourses, rockeries, and saline environments.

Uses in Your Garden

  • Erosion Control: Stabilizes soil around watercourses.
  • Ornamental: Striking knobby flower spikes make it a visual standout.
  • Container Gardening: Perfect for adding texture to formal outdoor spaces.

Germination Tips

  • Method: Direct sow seeds in well-draining soil.
  • Timing: Germination occurs readily with viable seed.
  • Conditions: Ensure the soil remains moist but not waterlogged.

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Add the resilient Ficinia nodosa to your garden today. Perfect for creating functional landscapes or enhancing ornamental areas with its unique form and versatility!

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