wīwī
about.
Ficinia nodosa | wīwī, knobby club rush, ethel sedge
A hardy grass that forms a clump of upright, narrow green leaves. Naturally found in coastal areas and on sandy or brackish soils, it is extremely tolerant of frost, drought, wind, and salt spray. This versatile plant can thrive in a variety of environments, from mixed borders and riverbanks to coastal wetlands. It is easily identified by its smooth, mid-green stems with orange tips, which are topped with round balls of dark brown flowers in the summer.
typical habitat.
coastal scrub
coastal forest
dune forest
dunes
drainage.
dry
free draining
well drained
moist
wet
sun.
full shade
partial shade
mature specifications.
height | 70cm
width | 1m
pollinators calendar.
flowering | September–December
fruiting | November–May
did you know?
Māori traditionally used native sedges like wīwī to thatch the roofs of their wharenui.
