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Baloskion pallens

Didgery Stick

Restionaceae

Description:

A graceful, upright perennial rush with slender, wiry stems banded in green and brown. Slowly spreading to form clumps, it produces reddish-brown flower heads in spring. Perfect for adding vertical interest to wet or boggy areas, ponds, or water gardens, while providing habitat for frogs and shelter for small birds.

Special Features:

  • Bird attracting

  • Ideal for ponds and frog habitat

  • Striking architectural accent plant

  • Best planted in groups (6 tubes per m²) for full effect

Natural Habitat:

Coastal Heath, Fresh Water Wetland

Aspect:

Full Sun

Soil/Conditions:

Moist

Tree/Shrub Height:

Upright, wiry herbaceous rush to 1m

Attracts:

Frogs, Seed eating birds, Bird habitat

Flower Colour:

Brown

Baloskion pallens - Didgery Stick

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Regional ecosystem:

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Link to Regional Ecosystem description QLD Gov:

https://apps.des.qld.gov.au/regional-ecosystems/list/?landzone=&description=Baloskion+pallens&class=&biodiversity=&submit=Search

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