About
A tender, evergreen perennial sedge with short rhizomes, forming a low mound of grass-like foliage to 10cm tall. In summer, taller stems bear inconspicuous clusters of brown flowers. Best grown in a container so that it can be moved to a cool greenhouse during winter.
About the genus
Ficinia are a genus of around 70 species of tufted or rhizomatous, decorative sedges and are common to Africa, Australia and New Zealand. The slim green grasslike foliage may be edged with white and some produce inconspicuous brown flowers in the summer
Growing conditions
SunlightFull sun
Soil typeClay, Loam, Sand
Soil pHAcid, Neutral
Soil moistureMoist but well-drained
AspectSouth-facing, West-facing
ExposureSheltered
UK hardinessH2
Plant details
Plant typeGrass Like
HabitClump forming
FoliageEvergreen
Height0.1-0.5 metres
Spread0.1-0.5 metres
Time to full height2-5 years
Suggested usesCity and courtyard gardens, Patio and container plants
Native toCape Province
Care notes
CultivationUnder glass, grow in humus-rich, moist compost in full light. In summer, water freely and apply a balanced liquid fertiliser 3 or 4 times; reduce water in autumn but do not allow to dry out, and protect from frost
PruningTrim off old flower stalks
PropagationPropagate by sowing seed at 21°C in early spring, or by division in spring or autumn
Pest resistanceGenerally pest-free
Disease resistanceGenerally disease-free