Machaerina rubiginosa
STRIPED RUSH, SOFT TWIG RUSH
Cyperaceae

 
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Plant type: evergreen rhizomatous sedge

Hardiness zones: 9-11

Sunlight: hot overhead sun

Soil Moisture: usually boggy to aquatic

Soil: ordinary soil, enriched soil, mildly acidic to mildly alkaline

Tolerances: moderate wind, light frost
1m
Plant habit
 
0.4m

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Machaerina rubiginosa
STRIPED RUSH, SOFT TWIG RUSH
Cyperaceae

 

Photo coming
  Plant type: evergreen rhizomatous sedge

Hardiness zones: 9-11

Sunlight: hot overhead sun

Soil Moisture: usually boggy to aquatic

Soil: ordinary soil, enriched soil, mildly acidic to mildly alkaline

Tolerances: moderate wind, light frost
1m
Plant habit
 
0.4m

FEATURES

Flowers: brown

Flowering Time: early spring to late summer


DESIGN

Garden Styles: suits tropical designs

Uses: informal hedge, mass planting, soil binding

Growth rate: average

Maintenance Level: average

Skill Level: average






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