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Cyperus rupestris is a dwarf perennial that normally occurs on the edges of rock sheets where the soil is shallow and moist.
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Bushveld sedge
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Cyperus sexangularis, a tufted, robust perennial sedge prefers a wet spot and will even grow in water.
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Tall star sedge
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Cyperus textillis has stems (culms) that are 1 - 3 m tall, and have a tuft of 10 to 25 cm long, flat, leaf-like bracts that radiate out from their tips. Grows along river banks and streams, in pools, dams or marshes.
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Finger sedge
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This little sedge seldom reaches a height of more than 30cm.It will do well in a damp spot in the garden.
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Matting rush
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Juncus kraussii is a hardy, evergreen, tufted perennial rush that grows in wet areas. Although it prefers a wet spot it is also happy in a garden where the soil is a bit heavy.
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Leafy Juncus
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Juncus lomatophyllus is a hardy, unusual sedge with broad leaves that are carried in a basal rosette.The pale green flat leaves have red stems. For a wet spot.
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Juncus oxycarpus needs a wet spot otherwise this lovely sedge will not survive. It will even grow in shallow water. Its relative small size makes it suitable for smaller rehabilitation projects and medium-sized ponds.
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Kylinga alba, a dainty sedge, gives the impression of a grass but has lovely spherical inflorescences that persist for a very long time. Interplant with other small grasses such as Sporobolus stapfianus.
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