Is Ficinia Hardy?

Is Ficinia Hardy?

Apart from Ficinia truncata, Ficinia is not widely cultivated. Nevertheless it may contribute in a garden by aiding with landscaping and also providing attractive foliage around a water feature. Sedges and notably Ficinia are easy to grow and very hardy.

What is the common name of Ficinia Schrad?

Ficinia Schrad. Common names: sedges (Eng.); biesies (Afr.); Ficinia radiata : star grass (Eng.) stergras (Afr.) The genus Ficinia of the tribe Scirpeae is remarkable in that almost all of the ± 60 species are endemic to the Cape Floristic Region.

What does Ficinia radiata look like?

Ficinia radiata is considered to be one of the most spectacular species of the Cyperaceae and is distinctly ‘ficinioid’ in appearance. Plants grow together to form a beautiful tufted display, each tuft comprising up to twenty individuals. The flower heads are located at the ends of culms (stems) and reach 150 mm in height.

Where does Ficinia grow in South Africa?

The variegated leaves of Ficinia truncata provide interest in any garden setting. F. gydomontana is endemic to the Gydoberg Mountains to the east of Ceres and the neighbouring Hottentotskloof. It occurs in mountain fynbos on summits and plateaus, sometimes in rocky areas and also in marshy patches.