Ecdeiocolea monostachya 0
Author: Ferdinand von Müller (1825-1896)Family: Ecdeiocoleaceae
Genus: Ecdeiocolea
English name: Sedge-rush
Zone: Australia
Ecdeiocolea monostachya Observed in Australia by Ian McMaster (license)
References for the genus
- Encyclopedia of Australian Plants, Elliot W. Rodger & Jones David L. 2012 pag. 381. ISBN
General specifications
Biological type: grass
Frost resistance: 23ºF
Leaf color: glaucous
Flower color: brown
Reproduction mode: monoecious plant where both sperm and eggs are produced on the same gametophyte
Specifications for the Mediterranean basin
Adult size (h x w): 3,2ft x 3,2ft
Plant with a spacing of: 2,9ft
Sun exposure: part sun (Sun hours: >3h <6h Foliage: evergreen
Growth: fast
Flowering time from February until March
Specific information for our garden
Planting substrate: 30%Compost+30%Coco+40%Sand
Plant watering: 1x a week pH 6.5
Logical sequence of containers for: Grasses; forestry plate, 2L forestry pot, forest pot 3L, container 6L
Propagation is done by root division
Frost resistance: 23ºF
Leaf color: glaucous
Flower color: brown
Reproduction mode: monoecious plant where both sperm and eggs are produced on the same gametophyte
Specifications for the Mediterranean basin
Adult size (h x w): 3,2ft x 3,2ft
Plant with a spacing of: 2,9ft
Sun exposure: part sun (Sun hours: >3h <6h Foliage: evergreen
Growth: fast
Flowering time from February until March
Specific information for our garden
Planting substrate: 30%Compost+30%Coco+40%Sand
Plant watering: 1x a week pH 6.5
Logical sequence of containers for: Grasses; forestry plate, 2L forestry pot, forest pot 3L, container 6L
Propagation is done by root division
Sowing instructions
Sow the seeds on the surface of Well Drained Seed Sowing Mix TTT. During germination keep the substrate moist and in daylight. The seeds germinate in 10-10 weeks.
Germination references
- Smoke enhanced germination of native species for minesite rehabilitation, K W Dixon, S Roche, K Meney and B von Perger. Minerals and energy research institute of Western Australia 1996 Vol. 174. Address
Germination references
- Smoke enhanced germination of native species for minesite rehabilitation, K W Dixon, S Roche, K Meney and B von Perger. Minerals and energy research institute of Western Australia 1996 Vol. 174. Address
Experiences in the garden
04-01-18A Obtaining seeds from seed provider Nindethana Seeds collected in 'Nindethana Seeds8>Wongan Hills Nature Reserve'. (Wild origin)
11-09-18 Sown seeds in a tray and germinated at 24-11-18 but the seedlings did not survive in Serre2.
Protocol: Autumn Surface Sowing mix+Sand 68-77°F Damp substrate+Light
14-02-19B Obtaining seeds from seed provider Nindethana Seeds collected in 'Nindethana Seeds11>Wongan Hills Nature Reserve'. (Wild origin)
27-08-19 Sown 15 seeds in a tray, they did not geminate in Serre4.
Protocol: Autumn Surface Sowing mix+Sand >77°F Damp substrate+Light