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Summer planting
Contrary to popular opinion, summer planting is fine as long as adequate water is provided throughout any prolonged dry periods. This allows you to take advantage of increased summer growth.
Gahnia xanthocarpa
Height: 3m;  Spread: 3m
Tupari maunga (Sedge & Rush-like)
Forms a large dark green clump. Cutting foliage. Drooping flower spikes to over 3m. Black nuts. Prefers swampy conditions.
» Click here for more detailed information on Gahnia published in The Fringe, April 2013
» Click here for our article on Gahnia species published in The Fringe, July 2016 ...
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