Knobby rush (Ficinia nodosa)

Common name: Knobby rush

Ficinia nodosa is a robust rush suited to coastal and wetland environments, widely used for stabilising soils and tolerating harsh conditions.

Purei is a robust wetland sedge suited to stormwater treatment areas, wetland edges, and low-lying riparian planting.

Availability

Eco-sourced native plants are available for project-scale planting and grow-to-order programmes. Contact us to discuss plant supply.

Suitable for

Coastal planting

Wetlands

Exposed and sandy sites

Characteristics

Height: up to 60–120cm

Form: upright, clumping rush

Habitat: coastal dunes, wetlands, and sandy soils

Light: full sun

Frost tolerance: moderate

Restoration uses

Coastal dune restoration

Wetland restoration

Soil stabilisation

Erosion control in exposed areas