Carex tereticaulis
(Common Sedge)
| Planting Group or Form | Sedge / Beside Pond |
|---|---|
| Height | 1m |
| Width | 1m |
| Aspect | Full sun to part shade |
| Soil | Prefers moist areas |
| Flower | Brown Sept - Nov |
| Attracts | Bird, frog and fish habitat |
Clumping sedge with upright green foliage and spikes of flowers in spring. Boggy conditions, long-lived, very hardy. Tolerates inundations and periodic dry periods.
A great plant for around ponds. Very useful for revegetation of waterways, can be used with care in pond and bog pots.
Indigenous name: BUNGUD (Wemba Wemba)
The long stems were commonly split into separate fibres for twine and basket making.