Baumea tenax

Name: The Plant Company
Address: 284 Meeanee Road, Meeanee, Napier, 4112, New Zealand
Telephone: 0800 843 752
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Baumea tenax, Nutsedge Grass

Baumea tenax, commonly known as the Bumblebee Nut Sedge, this is an attractive and fast-growing plant with rigid, dark green foliage. It can be identified by the orange nuts which have a black band around the centre; akin to a Bumblebee. It typically grows to 1 m tall and 1.5 m wide. Baumea tenax is commonly used in landscaping or revegetation projects where it is mass planted.

Baumea tenax is currently unavailable, but we do have other other amazing species and varieties of Baumea available.

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Why? Our plants are subject to seasonality and high-demand. Please contact us if you would like to know when it becomes available again.

Suited to regions:	All regions
Plant type:	Grasses
Height:	1.00 m
Spread:	1.50 m
Flowering time:
Tolerances:	Coastal, Hardy, Wet, Wind
Garden uses:	Borders, Living areas, Paths & Steps, Ponds, Pool areas
Garden styles:	Architectural, Backyard, City & Courtyard, Coastal, Frontyard, Japanese, Modern, Native
Easy to grow?	Yes
Maintenance requirements	Low
Growth rate	Medium
Also known as	Baumea tenax, Nutsedge Grass

Baumea tenax Details

Baumea tenax, commonly known as the Bumblebee Nut Sedge, this is an attractive and fast-growing plant with rigid, dark green foliage. It can be identified by the orange nuts which have a black band around the centre; akin to a Bumblebee. It typically grows to 1 m tall and 1.5 m wide, preferring full sun or partial shade on a well-drained site. It is a hardy plant that will tolerate exposed sites, coastal conditions, swampy areas, and dry periods. Baumea tenax is commonly used in landscaping or revegetation projects where it is mass planted.