Produces oval-shaped seed clusters in early summer, which persist into fall and provide texture and visual interest.
Seeds are eaten by songbirds, while the plant provides nesting cover for insects and small animals.
Works well in prairie gardens, meadows, and green infrastructure projects thanks to its resilience and attractive form.
Produces oval-shaped seed clusters in early summer, which persist into fall and provide texture and visual interest.
Seeds are eaten by songbirds, while the plant provides nesting cover for insects and small animals.
Works well in prairie gardens, meadows, and green infrastructure projects thanks to its resilience and attractive form.
Bloom: summer
Habitats: areas along railroads; black soil prairies; grassy slopes along roadsides; little-grazed pastures; meadows in predominately wooded areas; open upland woodlands; prairie swales; river-bottom prairies; sand prairies; seeps; weedy areas
Lifespan: perennial
Moisture: moist to dry-mesic
Plant type (height): sedge (2.5 to 3.25 feet)
Requirements: full sun
Soil: loam; sandy loam
