Leptocarpus scariosus

Family: RESTIONACEAE

Genus: Leptocarpus

Species: scariosus

Origin: Busselton and Surrounds

Soil Preferences: Freshwater / Streamline, Peaty Sand, Sandy Clay, Swamps, Waterlogged Soil, Wet

Tolerances: Clay, Freshwater, Moist Soil, Shade

Plant Uses: Bird Attracting, Bird Attracting - Insect Eaters, Bogs, Ponds and Wetland, Insect attracting, Interesting and Attractive Foliage, Rockery, Suckering Plant

Growth Forms: Sedges/Rushes/Grasses

Size Range: 1-2m

Lifespan: Perennial

Flowering Times: Spring

Flowering Months: 09 Sep, 10 Oct

Flowering Colours: Brown, Red

FloraBase: https://florabase.dpaw.wa.gov.au/browse/profile/1080

Wholesale Availability:   Available for wholesale ordering and purchase at the Nursery.