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Schoenoxiphium lehmanii

by Johan Wentzel

Schoenoxiphium lehmanii
Common Name
River grass
Plant Type
Sedges
Schoenoxiphium lehmanii is a compact grass-like plant that is well adapted to shady conditions and makes a beautiful groundcover. It is very hardy and will also tolerate fairly dry conditions.
Plant Description

Schoenoxiphium lehmanii is a compact grass-like plant that is well adapted to shady conditions and  makes a beautiful groundcover. It is very hardy and will also tolerate fairly dry conditions.

Schoenoxiphium lehmanii is related to the Carex group that is well known in the horticultural industry.

Schoenoxiphium lehmanii must be planted in the shade and kept on the dry side.

Afrikaanse Naam
Riviergras
Hardiness
Very hardy
Position
Shade
Water Requirements
Water wise
Evergreen
Evergreen
Growth Rate
Fast
Flowering Time
Early summer
Flower Colour
Brown
Shape
Clump forming
Soil
Loam
Plant Size
<30cm
Region
Gauteng, Mpumalanga
Habitat
Grassland, riverine
Grown by Wildflower Nursery
Yes

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