Carex appressa

Common Name:
Tall Sedge

Description:
Carex appressa, commonly known as Tall Sedge, is a hardy, fast-growing, evergreen grass-like plant native to Australia. It features long, arching, bright green leaves and produces golden-brown, spiky flower heads on tall stems in spring and summer. This moisture-loving sedge thrives in a range of conditions, from wetland areas to drier soils, making it an excellent choice for erosion control, rain gardens, and habitat planting. It is highly adaptable to Melbourne’s climate and can tolerate periods of drought and frost. Ideal for mass planting, borders, or around ponds and water features, Carex appressa provides excellent habitat for wildlife while adding a soft, natural aesthetic to landscapes.

Form:

• Shrub - Clumping / Grass-like / Mounding

Mature Size:

• Height: 0.8–1.2 m
• Width: 0.8–1.2 m

Aspect:

• Full Sun
• Part Shade

Flowering:

• Flowers in Spring
• Flowers in Summer

Flower Colour:

• Golden-Brown

Key Attributes:

• Suitable for Pots
• Australian Native
• Drought Tolerant
• Frost Tolerant
• Perennial
• Suitable for Erosion Control
• Suitable for Wetlands and Rain Gardens
• Provides Habitat for Wildlife

Toxicity:

• Non-toxic to humans and pets

Companion Plants:

• Lomandra (Lomandra longifolia)
• Juncus (Juncus spp.)
• Melaleuca (Melaleuca spp.)
• Acacia (Acacia spp.)