Carex chlorantha

Green-top Sedge

Loosely tufted sedge spreading from long underground stems. Flowering stems erect, rough above, 3-angled to 35cm high, leafy bract shorter than flowerhead.

Additional information

• FamilyCyperaceae
• StoreyLower storey
• Size10-35 cm high
• Plant groupingGrasses, Rushes & Sedges
• LeavesLeaves to 1.7 mm wide, shorter than flowering stems. Sheath pale brown, appendage rounded.
• Flower colourDark yellow- to red-brown
• Flowering timeSpring -Summer
• FlowersNarrow, erect flowerhead 1-2.5 cm long; 4-12 scattered stalkless spikes to 5 mm long, 1 per node; upper spike male above, female below; lower spikes female or with male above. Fruit narrow, oval, tip split.
• Bird attractingNo
• Butterfly attractingNo
• Frog habitatYes
• Growing conditionsMoist to wet soil in sedgelands and fresh water to 300 mm deep. Full sun, semi shade.
• Garden useUseful as a small sedge beside water areas and in shallow ponds and dams.
• Commercially availableWholesale only - order in advance
• Conservation statusSignificant within the Shire. There is a rare occurrence of this species on the Yarra Flats. It is also an uncommon species for Victoria.

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