This perennial has a creeping rhizome that forms a clump with upright slender flattish grass-like dark green leaves. The flowers are arranged in spikelets that appear above the foliage during spring and followed by shiny reddish nuts.

Hardiness zones 9 to 11 

Baumea rubiginosa is naturally found from Australia, New Zealand and New Caledonia growing on the coast and tablelands alongside creeks or ponds. It prefers a moist to wet-boggy fertile soil in an open sunny position amd is moderately frost and drought tolerant. 

Soft Twig-rush is a perennial grass that is grown for its clumping habit. It is planted around water features or dams for stabilising soil or to form a barrier. It is also used for foliage contrast and is suitable for coastal and inland regions establishing from division in one season. ID 985

Baumea (BAWM-ee-uh) rubiginosa (roo-big-in-no-sa)

Poaceae (poh_AY-see-ee)
Grass Family