This native sedge has interesting, spiked seed heads that persist into winter. It loves moisture, making it a great plant for rain gardens or along pond edges.
Pollinator Type
Caterpillars
Plant Type
Herbaceous perennial
Zone
5 to 9
Height
2 to 3 ft.
Spread
1 to 2 ft.
Light
Partial Shade
Moisture Requirement
Wet Soil
Bloom Color
Green
Bloom Time
June, July
Design Considerations
Best planted in groups as a groundcover or small patch. Does not tolerate drought. Works well around ponds or moist areas. Semi-evergreen vegetation in most years.
Care and Maintenance
This semi-evergreen sedge is best cut back occasionally in late spring to remove old or winter desiccated foliage, but most years should be left.
Pest and Diseases
No major issues.
Establishment and Propagation
Seed or division in spring. Typically established from plugs.
Commercial Availability
Rarely available.
Alternative Plant Selections
Common Tussock Sedge
Native Status
Illinois native statewide.
Fall Color
Insignificant
Growth habit
Typically occurs in tufts of leaves and culms (stems) but may also occur a solitary stem.
Number of Caterpillars that Use this as a Host Plant
