Ficinia spiralis

Name: The Plant Company
Address: 284 Meeanee Road, Meeanee, Napier, 4112, New Zealand
Telephone: 0800 843 752
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Pikao, Ficinia spiralis, Pingao, Sand Sedge, Sand Dune Sedge

Ficinia spiralis, commonly known as Pikao or Pingao, is a grass that is found naturally on active sand dunes. The leaves emerge green and develop yellow tones as the soil or sand dune dries out. It typically grows to 70 cm tall and 1 m wide but will colonise a large area given time. Ficinia spiralis favours slopes and moving sand, hence is ideal for coastal environments. That said, it will still perform well on non-sand slopes and banks and should be mass planted.

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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:	30 cm
Spread:	1.00 m
Flowering time:	Summer
Tolerances:	Coastal, Extended dry periods, Hardy, Wind
Garden uses:	Banks, Borders, Paths & Steps
Garden styles:	Backyard, City & Courtyard, Coastal, Frontyard, Mediterranean, Modern, Native
Easy to grow?	Yes
Maintenance requirements	Low
Growth rate	Medium
Also known as	Pikao, Ficinia spiralis, Pingao, Sand Sedge, Sand Dune Sedge

Ficinia spiralis Details

Ficinia spiralis, commonly known as Pikao or Pingao, is a grass that is found naturally on active sand dunes. The leaves emerge green and develop yellow tones as the soil or sand dune dries out. When viewed from a distance the plant has a distinctive orange hue. The plant spreads through creeping stems which expand out from the plant and take root as they get buried by shifting sand. It typically grows to 70 cm tall and 1 m wide but will colonise a large area given time. Ficinia spiralis favours slopes and moving sand, hence is ideal for coastal environments. That said, it will still perform well on non-sand slopes and banks and should be mass planted.