Cyperus lucidus
(Leafy Flat-Sedge)
| Planting Group or Form | Sedge |
|---|---|
| Height | 0.6 - 1.5m |
| Width | spreading |
| Aspect | Full sun to part shade |
| Soil | Prefers moist to swampy conditions |
| Flower | Coppery brown Oct - Feb |
| Attracts | Caterpillar and frog habitat |
Densely tufted sedge with shiny foliage and branched flowerheads to 20cm.
A spreading sedge for low, moist sites in gardens and beside ponds, bog gardens, and beside water areas that may dry out in summer. Valuable for soil erosion control due to fibrous roots.