The name likely comes from its tendency to grow in large, dense clumps, which can dominate disturbed habitats—though this makes it useful for soil stabilization.
Seeds feed songbirds and small mammals, and the plant provides habitat for insects and ground-dwelling wildlife.
Once established, it requires little care, thrives without fertilizer, and rarely needs division—perfect for sustainable plantings.
The name likely comes from its tendency to grow in large, dense clumps, which can dominate disturbed habitats—though this makes it useful for soil stabilization.
Seeds feed songbirds and small mammals, and the plant provides habitat for insects and ground-dwelling wildlife.
Once established, it requires little care, thrives without fertilizer, and rarely needs division—perfect for sustainable plantings.
Bloom: late spring
Habitats: abandoned fields; degraded seasonal wetlands; open woodlands; roadside ditches; swamps; thickets; wet depressions in sunny areas; wet to dry-mesic prairies
Lifespan: perennial
Moisture: wet to mesic
Plant type (height): sedge (1 to 2.5 feet)
Requirements: full sun to partial sun
Soil: clay-loam; loam
