Tasmanian Native Plants & Wildflowers

Carex appressa

Tall Sedge, Tussock Sedge

Description

A tall tussock forming sedge for damp conditions. Long slender bright green strap like leaves. Not suitable for gardens with small children as leaves can cut hands.

General Information

0.5 – 1.2 m tall

Landscape Features

Useful for pond plantings
Wetlands

Growing Conditions

Shallow water
Margins of ponds
Boggy areas
Tolerates periods of extreme dry spells
Full sun or part shade
Frost tolerant

Plants 2 inch 140mm Seeds 100 Seeds 10 grams