This tufted sedge has upright foliage with triangular stems that are finely scabrous along the edges. It has broad grass-like dark green leaves and the brownish flower spike appears during spring and the plant is found in damp places.

Hardiness zones 8 to 10

Carex appressais naturally found from Australia to New Guinea, New Zealand and New Caledonia growing along the margins of swamps and creeks or in open or rainforests. It prefers a damp to boggy sandy loam in an open sunny position and is drought tender but frost resistant.

Tall Sedge is a perennial that is grown for its foliage and is planted in moist soils around ponds and along riverbanks to help in stabilising soils. It is also planted in large garden water features commonly covering large areas and establishing in 1 to 2 years. ID 1215

Carex(KAH-resk) appressa(Ă-press-sa)

Cyperaceae(sy-peer-AY-see-ee)
Sedge Family