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Machaerina rubiginosa

Machaerina rubiginosa

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Address: 284 Meeanee Road, Meeanee, Napier, 4112, New Zealand
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Orange Nut Sedge, Baumea rubiginosa

Machaerina rubiginosa, commonly known as the Orange Nut Sedge, is a vigorous, NZ native rush that features slender, green foliage. Red-brown seed heads are borne during summer above the foliage as it grows to 1.5 m wide and 1 m high. Machaerina rubiginosa is commonly used to revegetate wetlands but can also be used around pond edges, alongside streams, or in boggy areas. In recent years it is also being increasingly used in landscaping projects to bring interesting texture and colour to plantings.

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Suited to regions:	Subtropical, Temperate
Plant type:	Grasses
Height:	1.50 m
Spread:	1.00 m
Flowering time:	Summer
Tolerances:	Hardy, Wet, Wind
Garden uses:	Ponds
Garden styles:	Architectural, Backyard, City & Courtyard, Frontyard, Japanese, Mediterranean, Modern, Native, Riparian
Easy to grow?	Yes
Maintenance requirements	Low
Growth rate	Medium
Also known as	Orange Nut Sedge, Baumea rubiginosa

Machaerina rubiginosa Details

Machaerina rubiginosa, commonly known as the Orange Nut Sedge, is a vigorous, NZ native rush that features slender, green foliage. Red-brown seed heads are borne during summer above the foliage which adds an interesting element to this plant. It is generally found in swampy areas where its roots enable it to spread to 1.5 m wide as it grows to 1 m high. This Sedge prefers wet conditions, plenty of space, and a full sun position. It will, however, tolerate frost, cool climates, and exposed positions. Machaerina rubiginosa is commonly used to revegetate wetlands but can also be used around pond edges, alongside streams, or in boggy areas. In recent years it is also being increasingly used in landscaping projects to bring interesting texture and colour to plantings.