Carex appressa
Image by: Kevin Sparrow
A tufted sedge type plant with a flower spike on a triangular shaped stem from August to January. It is slow growing but suitable for soil stabilisation particularly in stream bans. It prefers wet sites and will tolerates its roots being in water. It is also good for raingardens and biofiltration systems.
Form
Sedge/RushHeight
0.5-1m Flowering Time
- Summer
- Spring
Plant Origin
Local Native Maintenance
- Low
Light
- Sun
Water Requirement
MediumTolerates
- Acidic Soils
- Full Coastal Exposure
Biodiversity Benefits
- Lizard Habitat
Natural Occurence
Vic/NSW/Qld/SA/Tas/WA Bush Tucker Plant
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