Carex secta Pukio

Drainage: Damp Very Wet Well Drained Wet Growth: Medium Height Range: 1.5 Site Conditions: Coastal Exposed Frost Tolerant Heavy Soil Loamy Soil Sandy Soil Windy Spread Range: 1 Sunlight: Full Sun Features: Attractive foliage Attractive to insects Evergreen Suitable for Revegetation Species Suitable for Riparian Category: Grasses Tags: Erosion control, riparian, Wetland

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Weeping sedge with yellowish-green leaves. Common to swampy areas and in standing water. A large beautiful tussock forming sedge. Older individuals form thick trunk-like bases up to 1 metre tall. Carex secta is a well known species and it is a most useful plant for use in enhancing wetlands and ponds. Prefers wet conditions and full sun, but will also tolerate dry shade. Attractive dark brown seed heads in summer. Great for bank stabilisation and riparian planting.

Endemic to New Zealand, found throughout the country. Widespread in suitable wetlands f...