mānaia
Carex flagellifera | mānaia, maurea, Glen Murray tussock, trip me up
Valued for its fine texture and graceful form mānaia features upright, slightly weeping foliage in warm coppery-brown tones, adding movement and contrast to garden plantings. It pairs beautifully with flaxes and other native species, creating a cohesive, low-maintenance landscape. Best grown in full sun and in damp to average soils, though it tolerates dry conditions once established. Ideal for coastal and open garden settings.
typical habitat.
coastal scrub
subalpine scrub
scrubland
shrubland
drainage.
moist
well drained
free draining
dry
sun.
full shade
partial shade
mature specifications.
height | 60cm
width | 60cm
pollinators calendar.
flowering | September–November
fruiting | Throughout the year
did you know?
One of this species' common names, "Trip me up" refers to its long, trailing fruiting culms (flowering stems) that sprawl across the ground, potentially causing people to stumble.