Baloskion pallens ‘Didgery Sticks’ – Native Rush
- Baloskion pallens ‘Didgery Sticks’
- Baloskion pallens ‘Didgery Sticks’
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.
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: | 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 Features: | Bog gardens, Fast growing |
Attracts Wildlife: | Lizards |
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WHERE TO GET YOUR PLANT
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The Wildflower Place Erina – NSW
Newcastle Wildflower Nursery – NSW
Harvest Seeds And Native Plant Nursery – Sydney – NSW
Native Grace Nursery – Robertson NSW
Wariapendi Nursery – Colo Vale NSW
Sydney Wildflower Nursery – NSW
Geelong Native Plants – Victoria
Wimmera Native Nursery – Victoria
Forest Heart eco-Nursery – Maleny Queensland
Natives R Us – Traveston – Queensland
Manuka Native Nursery – South Australia
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