Gahnia Species, Coast Saw-Sedge
Gahniatrifida

Family: Cyperaceae (sy-peer-AY-see-ee)
Genus: Gahnia (GAHN-ee-uh)
Species: trifida (TRY-fee-duh)

Synonym:Cladium trifidum

Synonym:Gahnia trifida var. effusa

Synonym:Lampocarya hexandra

Synonym:Mariscus trifidus

Category
Ornamental Grasses and Bamboo
Perennials

Water Requirements

Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Sun to Partial Shade

Foliage
Evergreen

Foliage Color

Height
24-36 in. (60-90 cm)
36-48 in. (90-120 cm)

Spacing
36-48 in. (90-120 cm)

Hardiness

Where to Grow

Danger
Plant has spines or sharp edges; use extreme caution when handling

Bloom Color
Brown/Bronze

Bloom Characteristics

Bloom Size

Bloom Time
Late Winter/Early Spring
Mid Spring

Other details

Soil pH requirements

Patent Information

Propagation Methods

Seed Collecting