This sedge produces showy golden-brown seed clusters in summer, which stand out among grasses and other sedges.
Seeds are eaten by waterfowl and songbirds, while the plant offers cover for amphibians, insects, and small mammals.
Once established, it persists for many years and slowly spreads, forming dense stands that support healthy ecosystems.
This sedge produces showy golden-brown seed clusters in summer, which stand out among grasses and other sedges.
Seeds are eaten by waterfowl and songbirds, while the plant offers cover for amphibians, insects, and small mammals.
Once established, it persists for many years and slowly spreads, forming dense stands that support healthy ecosystems.
Bloom: late spring to early summer
Habitats: abandoned fields; borders of ponds; ditches; fens and seeps; prairie swales; swamps; wet to moist prairies
Lifespan: perennial
Moisture: wet to moist
Plant type (height): sedge (1.5 to 3 feet)
Requirements: full sun to partial sun
Soil: clay-loam; loam
