Baloskion pallens ‘Didgery Sticks’ Native Rush
A type of native sedge that forms a clump of wiry upright stems giving a grass-like appearance. It has golden brown flowers on the ends of the stems in spring. Good for vertical accent in garden beds or pots. Tolerates waterlogged conditions and adapts well to heavy soils. Likes a full sun position to be at its best.
This plant was formerly known as Restio pallens.
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- Baloskion pallens ‘Didgery Sticks’
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- Baloskion pallens ‘Didgery Sticks’
| Family: | Restionaceae |
| Scientific Name: | Baloskion pallens |
| Cultivar: | Didgery Sticks |
| Common Name: | Native Rush |
| Plant Type: | Grass or grass-like |
| Height: | 1 ~ 1.5 metre |
| Width: | 1 metre |
| Flower Colour: | Brown |
| Flowering Time: | Spring |
| Ph Level: | Mildly acid, Neutral |
| Soil Type: | Clay, Loamy, Sandy loam, Clay loam, Potting mix, Poor soil |
| Plant Environment: | Low maintenance garden, Courtyard, Poolside, Container growing, Coastal garden |
| Climate Zone: | Sub-tropical, Warm temperate, Cool temperate, Mediterranean |
| Light: | Sunny, Light shade |
| Growth Habit: | Evergreen |
| Lifespan: | Perennial |
| Soil Moisture: | Well-drained, Moist moderate drainage, Boggy poorly drained |
| Special Uses: | Bog gardens, Fast growing |
| Attracts Wildlife: | Lizards |
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WHERE TO GET YOUR PLANT
Once you have found the plant that looks right for you, the next step is where to buy it.
Most nurseries stock a good range of plants, but due to space and supplies, they may not always have the plant that you are searching for in stock. If they don’t, they may be able to order it in for you if you request it.
Specialist nurseries are also able to give great advice, and if they don’t have the plant you have planned on, they can often suggest alternatives that will also work well for you.
Below is a list of our favourite specialist nurseries. Click on the links for their details-
The Wildflower Place Erina – NSW
Sydney Wildflower Nursery – NSW
Newcastle Wildflower Nursery – NSW
Harvest Seeds And Native Plant Nursery – Sydney – NSW
Geelong Native Plants – Victoria
Wimmera Native Nursery – Victoria
Manuka Native Nursery – South Australia
MAIL ORDER NURSERIES –
Sydney Wildflower Nursery – mail order
Angus recommends Bush Tucker fertiliser for native plants.