This perennial sedge forms a clump with upright dark green grass-like leaves. The tiny flowers appear in clusters held above the foliage on a tall stem during winter and are followed by small blackish nuts.

Hardiness zones 9 to 11

Gahnia melanocarpais naturally found in Australia from Queensland to New South Wales and extending to Victoria growing on the coast to the tablelands and the central western slopes in damp places such as in rainforest.

It prefers a well drained moderately fertile soil in a semi shaded to full sun position and is drought tender but frost resistant.

The Black Fruited Saw Sedge is grown for its clumping habit and is planted around ponds or creeks. It is suitable for coastal or inland regions and is used in rainforest settings. It establishes in one season from division but is not commonly used in domestic gardens but is planted in parks or bushland settings.ID 2401

Gahnia(GAHN-ee-ah) melanocarpa(meh-LAHN-oh-KAH-pah)

Cyperaceae(sy-peer-AY-see-ee)
Sedge Family