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Tall Sedge

Carex appressa
Tall Sedge
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/Rush
Height
0.5-1m
Flowering Time
  • Summer
  • Spring
Plant Origin
Local Native
Maintenance
  • Low
Light
  • Sun
Water Requirement
Medium
Tolerates
  • Acidic Soils
  • Full Coastal Exposure
Biodiversity Benefits
  • Lizard Habitat
Natural Occurence
Vic/NSW/Qld/SA/Tas/WA
Bush Tucker Plant
No