Bloom: spring
Habitats: fens; marshes; meadows; swamps
Lifespan: perennial
Moisture: wet to moist
Plant type (height): sedge (up to 3 feet)
Requirements: full sun to partial sun
Soil: limestone; non-acidic substrate
Features slender, arching stems with elongated seed spikes that add texture to wetland gardens and naturalized areas.
Seeds provide food for wetland birds and small mammals, while dense tufts offer shelter for amphibians and insects.
The fine-textured foliage remains attractive well into fall, and dried seed heads add winter appeal to natural landscapes.
Features slender, arching stems with elongated seed spikes that add texture to wetland gardens and naturalized areas.
Seeds provide food for wetland birds and small mammals, while dense tufts offer shelter for amphibians and insects.
The fine-textured foliage remains attractive well into fall, and dried seed heads add winter appeal to natural landscapes.
Bloom: spring
Habitats: fens; marshes; meadows; swamps
Lifespan: perennial
Moisture: wet to moist
Plant type (height): sedge (up to 3 feet)
Requirements: full sun to partial sun
Soil: limestone; non-acidic substrate