Sedge, Porcupine
Carex hystericina
Drooping seed heads and arching leaves; seeds eaten by many birds and foliage by livestock and muskrats
$3.00 – $258.00
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Description
Porcupine Sedge (Carex hystericina), is a native sedge that enjoys full sun and wet soil conditions. It can tolerate occasional flooding.
Wildlife notes
An important food source for water loving insects and waterfowl.
Forage notes
Landscaping notes
Carex hystericina is a low-growing wetland sedge that forms attractive clumps of fine-leaved vegetation.
Restoration notes
This water loving species is useful in bioswales and sites requiring water mitigation. It is also helpful in controlling erosion along stream and pond banks.
Additional information
| Weight | N/A |
|---|---|
| Unit | Packet, Ounce, Pound |
| Light | Full Sun to Part Shade |
| Height Range | 25 – 48" |
| Height | 18"-30" |
| Bloom Month | May, Jun |
| Color | Green |
| Specialty Uses | Wildlife, Landscaping, Cut Flower |
| # seeds/pkt | 200 |
| Packet coverage area | 5 sq. ft |
