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Carex comosa

Carex comosa
(longhair sedge)

Category: Grasses, Sedges and Rushes

Photo Credits: Robert H. Mohlenbrock, @ USDA-NRCS PLANTS Database/ USDA SCS. 1989. Midwest wetland flora: Field office illustrated guide to plant species. Midwest National Technical Center, Lincoln

Height: 12 – 24 inches


Spread:  48 inches


Location: Bottom


Native Status: NE


Comments & Cautions:
also known as bottlebrush sedge; may be difficult to find


Recommended For:

  • Bioretention and Rain Gardens

This plant prefers that the level of moisture in your soil be: Wet

This plant prefers Loam soil.

The plant DOES NOT have a salt tolerance.


Bloom and Interest Season:

Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
June
July
Aug
Sept
Oct
Nov
Dec

Plant Form

erect, dense growth

Foliage

narrow light green leaves; medium-fine texture

Flowers

insignificant; fruit a nutlet that is showy and bristly

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