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Gahnia clarkei (Tall Sawsedge)

Gahnia clarkei (Tall Sawsedge)

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Gahnia clarkei (Tall Sawsedge) is a bold evergreen native grass like sedge with tall arching dark green foliage and striking upright form that adds strong texture and movement to garden spaces. It produces tall brown to bronze flower spikes that provide year round architectural interest and contrast beautifully with softer planting styles. Its dense clumping habit creates a dramatic visual effect in both natural and designed landscapes.

This plant is widely valued for erosion control, habitat planting and low maintenance landscape design where resilience and structure are important. It performs well in wet or dry soils and adapts to a wide range of conditions making it a reliable choice for difficult sites. Customers choose Gahnia clarkei for its strong visual presence, year round form and ability to support wildlife including birds and insects. It is particularly effective in mass planting, borders and restoration areas where durable native vegetation is required across diverse landscapes and environmental conditions successfully

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Mature height

1.5–2 m

Mature width

1.5–2 m

Spacing

1–1.5 m

Evergreen/Deciduous

Evergreen

Foliage

Deep green foliage, dark brown to black flower heads, bright red seeds

Flowering Period & Fruit Development/Harvest

Summer with decorative seed display following

Sun tolerance

Full sun to partial shade

Maintenance

Low maintenance; remove old or damaged foliage to maintain clump vigour and appearance

Root System

Strong, fibrous, and clump forming root system; non invasive; moderately deep rooting typically reaching 40–90 cm