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.