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Tassel Sedge

Carex fascicularis
Tassel Sedge
Image by: Kevin Sparrow

A loosely tufted sedge that grows to 0.4 metres with cream-brown flower spikes from September to April. This wetland sedge grows best in moist soils in semi-shade, though it will tolerated part shade, drought and waterlogging. It is fast growing and is typically used in mass plantings and around watercourses

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