Having recently started working one day a week in Aldeburgh I came across this amazing plant that self-seeds and is apparently a coastal regular. Its common name is Tall Flat Sedge.

Here’s the RHS description: Cyperus eragrostis

Pale Galingale

A tufted, rhizomatous perennial sedge to 90cm, with stout, winged stems. Long, grass-like leaves radiate out from the tops of the stems. In summer it produces spherical clusters of tiny green flowers. More tolerant of drier conditions than other Cyperus species

Given we seem to be in a constant stage of drought I’d love to plop some of this in among a dry, coastal border to pop its head up above its’ companions.