Sedge

Carex × xanthocarpa

Sedge

Johann Georg Sturm (Painter: Jacob Sturm)

Taxonomy

Division:
Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants
Family:
Cyperaceae
Genus:
Carex
Species:
Carex × xanthocarpa

Growth Characteristics

Life Cycle:
Perennial
Growth Habit:
Graminoid
Height:
2-3 ft
Light Requirements:
Full Sun
Drought Tolerance:
High
Bloom Months:
jul, aug
Bloom Colors:
Green, Brown
Ground Cover:
Yes

Native Range

Canada: Quebec

Soil Requirements

Soil Type:
rich, well-drained loamy soil
pH:
5.5 - 7.0 (slightly acidic to neutral)
Drainage:
tolerates poor drainage
Moisture:
consistently moist
Notes:
prefers wetland or marshy areas