Knotted Club Rush

Ficinia nodosa, Cyperaceae

Zones

8–11

Layer

Herbaceous

Lifespan

Perennial

Growth

Moderate

Guild Roles

Ground CoverMulch MakerBeneficial Insect HabitatDynamic Accumulator

Growing Conditions

Sun

Full Sun (preferred)Partial Shade (tolerated)

Water

Moderate (established)High (seedling)

Soil pH

6 – 8

Tolerances

Drought

Frost

Heat

Pest Resistance

Disease Resist.

Companion Plants

Roundleaf PigfaceDisphyma crassifolium

Wind ProtectionNutrient Accumulation

Tape SeagrassEnhalus acoroides

Nutrient AccumulationWind Protection

Swamp PaperbarkMelaleuca rhaphiophylla

Nurse PlantBeneficial Insect Habitat

Cook's Scurvy GrassLepidium oleraceum

Wind ProtectionNurse Plant

Antagonistic Plants

Black Tea TreeMelaleuca bracteata

Tea tree species can suppress sedge growth through allelopathic compounds and dense root competition

Uses

Functions

Erosion ControlSalt ToleranceWetland RestorationWildlife Habitat

Edible Parts

RhizomesSeeds

Medicinal Uses

Traditional Aboriginal Uses

Common Questions

What zones does Knotted Club Rush grow in?

Knotted Club Rush grows in USDA hardiness zones 8 through 11.

What are good companion plants for Knotted Club Rush?

Good companions for Knotted Club Rush include Roundleaf Pigface, Tape Seagrass, Swamp Paperbark, Cook's Scurvy Grass.

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