A vigorous weeping sedge forming a lush green fountain of fine arching foliage. Thriving in damp and boggy ground, it is a go-to for rain gardens, pond edges and erosion control.
At a glance
- Plant type: Ornamental grass
- Mature size: 80 cm H × 80 cm W
- Aspect: full sun and part shade or morning sun
- Water: wet or boggy ground
- Frost: hardy
- Maintenance: low maintenance
- Origin: Australian native
About Tall Sedge
Carex appressa is an fast-growing ornamental grass in the Cyperaceae family, native to New South Wales, Victoria, Queensland, South Australia and Tasmania. It reaches around 80 cm tall and 80 cm wide at maturity, with evergreen foliage. Cream green flowers appear in spring.
Where to grow Tall Sedge
Tall Sedge suits cool-temperate, warm-temperate and subtropical climates and grows best in full sun and part shade or morning sun. It is frost hardy and shrugs off cold winters. It also is a genuinely water-wise choice.
Soil & planting
Tall Sedge does best in clay and loamy soil. Dig in plenty of compost before planting, water in well, and mulch to keep roots cool.
Watering & feeding
Tall Sedge is wet or boggy ground. As an Australian native, feed it only with a low-phosphorus native fertiliser. In its first year, water deeply once or twice a week to settle the roots in, then taper off as it establishes.
Pruning & care
Prune Tall Sedge after flowering to keep it compact and encourage the next flush of blooms. Overall it is low maintenance.
Using Tall Sedge in the garden
Tall Sedge earns its place for holding soil on banks and slopes, pots and courtyard containers and a feature or specimen planting. It is equally at home in the ground or a large pot on a balcony or courtyard.
Companion planting & design
For a cohesive, low-care bed, pair Tall Sedge with other plants that enjoy the same wet or boggy ground and cool-temperate climate. Group three or five together for impact rather than dotting single plants through the garden. It combines naturally with other Australian natives in a habitat or water-wise garden.
Buying Tall Sedge
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