Common Sedges
Common Sedges
Sedges are a grouping of plants that are suited to growing in wet, boggy areas when wet and survive periodic drying during dry seasons. These plants often grow in riparian zones on the edge of lakes, rivers and creeks as well as ephemeral swamps and drainage lines from the coast to inland climates. Sedges are ideal for Rain Gardens as they soak up nutrients from stormwater runoff. They are also ideal for Constructed Wetlands and should form the foundation to any riparian re-vegetation project.
The following sedges are commercially available species.
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Gahnia clarkei | Gahnia clarkei, commonly known as Saw Sedge, is a large growing sedge that makes a great screen plant and can be used as a back drop for other foliage plants. It is perfect for wet & dry areas.... | More info |
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Juncus usitatus | Juncus usitatus is an upright sedge with a tussock habit that naturally grows along fresh water creeks, dams and seepages. Juncus makes a great landscape sedge. It has green cylindrical foliage, with... | More info |
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Gahnia sieberiana | Gahnia sieberiana, like Gahnia clarkei, is also commly called Saw Sedge because the foliage is serrated and can cut if handled or brushed against. Makes a great screen plant and can be used as a back... | More info |
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Juncus krausii | Juncus krausii, a sedge that grows in coastal marshes, salt marshes and within the tidal zone along the shore line of coastal salt water lakes and estuaries. Often seen growing in acid sulphate soils... | More info |
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Cyperus exaltatus | Cyperus exaltatus, a tussock forming perennial sedge common in shallow water along fresh water dams, rivers, creeks and lagoons. Cyperus is a quick growing colonizer ideal for constructed wetlands,... | More info |
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Carex fascicularis | Carex fascicularis, a sedge that grows on the coastal and inland areas on the edge to 100mm deep fresh and brackish water. Carex fascicularis is generally softer to touch than its cousin Carex... | More info |
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Isolepsis nodosa | Isolepsis nodosa, also known by its new botanical name Ficinea nodosa, is an upright to gently weeping sedge with deep green cylindrical foliage that holds its colour all year round on the coast. It... | More info |
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Carex appressa | Carex appressa is a hardy sedge for wet and dry zones. It is an ideal plant for Constructed Wetlands, Rain Gardens and general revegetation of riparian zones along creeks and rivers. Carex appressa... | More info |
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Restio pallens | Restio pallens makes an attractive feature plant for wet and dry applications, with its upright lime green and reddish brown banded reed like foliage. Restio pallens can be used as a specimen or mass... | More info |