Botanical Name: Common Names:
Carex appressa Tall Sedge,
Native: Foliage Type:
No Evergreen
Plant Type: Plant Habit:
Grasses, Strappy & Tufting Clumping, Dense, Tufting, Upright
Description:
Tough growing clumping sedge with upright, arching green foliage. Ornamental brown flowers and seed heads appear on stems in spring. Tolerates wet and dry soils making this a great choice for rain gardens, difficult boggy sites, wetlands, dry river beds and protected coastal areas. Grows to approx 1m H x 1m W.
Mature Height: Mature Width:
1-2m 1-2m
Position: Soil Type:
Full Sun, Semi Shade Any
Landscape Use(s)
Aquatic Garden, Borders / Shrubbery, Coastal Garden, Erosion Control, Mass Planting, Rockery, Shady Garden, Container / Pot
Pests & Diseases: Aphids, Generally trouble free
Cultural Notes: Spray for aphids if required. Remove spent flower heads if you do not want plant to seed. Trim back by half every 3 years and feed with a slow release fertiliser.
Plant Care
Annual slow release fertiliser
Family Name: Origin:
Cyperaceae PacificIslands
Characteristics
Foliage Colour: Green
Flower Colour: Cream
Flower Fragrant: No
Flowering Season: Spring, Summer
Fruit: No
Requirements Tolerances
Growth Rate: Fast
Maintenance Level: Low
Water Usage: Low
Drought: High
Frost: High
Wind: High
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