Carex iynx

Tussock Sedge

Densely tufted perennial sedge spreading from a short underground stem. Flowering stem upright, round to triangular in cross section to 1.7mm diam, smooth to rough.

Additional information

FamilyCyperaceae
StoreyMiddle storey
Sizeto 40 cm high, stems 0.2-1 m long
Plant groupingGrasses, Rushes & Sedges
LeavesLeaves longer than flowering stems, 3-6 mm wide. Sheath dark yellow-brown, retained around base as fibrous remains.
Flower colourPale yellow-brown
Flowering timeSeptember to April
FlowersFlowerhead 20-45 cm long, 1-5 densely flowered spikes per node; upper 1-4 spikes short stalked, male; lower spikes female or mixed, on long drooping stalks. Fruit 2-lobed on top, style 3-branched. Nut yellow-brown.
Bird attractingNo
Butterfly attractingNo
Frog habitatYes
Growing conditionsFertile alluvial soil in depressions of floodplain woodland. Semi shade.
Garden useMoist protected gardens by water areas.
Commercially availableWholesale only - order in advance
Conservation statusSignificant within the Shire. There is a rare occurrence of this species on the Yarra Flats