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Hollow Sedge

Carex tereticaulis
Hollow Sedge
Image by: Kevin Sparrow

A large dense tussock that grows to 1 metre tall with follow flower spikes that appear from August to November. The flower spikes are a useful weaving material. This sedge grows best moist-wet heavy soils.

Form
Sedge/Rush
Height
0.5-1m
Flowering Time
  • Summer
Plant Origin
Local Native
Maintenance
  • Low
Light
  • Sun
  • Part Shade
Water Requirement
High
Tolerates
  • Heavy and Clay soil
  • Acidic Soils
Biodiversity Benefits
  • Lizard Habitat
Natural Occurence
Vic/NSW/SA/Tas/WA
Bush Tucker Plant
No