Lepyrodia muelleri

Botanical Name: Lepyrodia muelleri

Common Name: Common-scale Rush

Type: Rush 0.4-0.7 x 0.5-1.5 m

Features:

• Rush-like perennial herb with scaly rhizomes
• Stems usually unbranched with distant, reddish sheathing bracts
• Pale brown flower clusters; Sep-Jan
• Useful soil stabiliser
• Flower stems can be used in dried flower arrangement
• Good alternative to Pampas Grass
• Tolerates alkaline soils
• Tolerates dry periods

Requirements:

• Semi-shade
• Moist to wet sandy soil