Carex appressa|Tall Sedge

Cardinia indigenous plant guide

Description

Densely tufted sedge spreading from short underground stems. Flowering stems erect, rough, sharply 3-angled, from 0.4-1.2m high, shorter than or the same as leaves; leafy bract below spikes very short.

Size (W x H)

0.5-1m x 0.5-1.2m

Leaves

Bright green leaves 2-12mm wide. Sheath grey-brown, sheath appendage rounded to square.

Flowers

Flowerhead narrow, erect 4-45cm long; many short stalkless spikes, 1 per node; male flowers above female in all spikes. Fruit egg-shaped, thick flat base, veined, long hairs on edges, tip notched.

Flower colour

Yellow-brown

Flower time

August to January

Growing conditions

Wet soils beside or along margins of water areas. Will tolerate some drying out. Frost tolerant. Full sun, semi shade.

Commonly used for

Moist to wet areas in the garden. Commonly used in trapping silt and impurities in streams and for stabilising creek banks.

Available at indigenous nursery

Attracts birds

Attracts butterflies

Attracts frogs

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Acknowledgement

Thank you to Shire of Yarra Ranges for assistance in compiling this directory