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Carex bicknellii (NGN)

Copper-shouldered Oval Sedge

Spikelets are extended at the base like an ice cream cone. Wide winged seed sacs are translucent. Attracts game, songbirds and small mammals. Not salt tolerant

  • Height: 24" – 36"
  • Width: 18" – 24"
  • Soil Conditions: Dry
  • Flower Color: Green
  • Bloom Time: April, May, June
  • Hardiness Zone: 3 To 7
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  • Plant Characteristics - Carex bicknellii (NGN)

  • Attributes

    • Rain Garden Shade
    • Rain Garden Sun
    • Green Roof Semi Intensive
  • Attracts Wildlife

    • Attracts Wildlife
  • Plant Habit

    • Rounded
  • Light Conditions

    • Sun
  • Native Plant Community

    • Dry Prairie
    • Wet Prairie
    • Mesis Prairie
    • Savanna
  • Flower Color

    • Green
  • Flower Hue

    • Light
  • Flower Type

    • Spike
  • Flower Height

    • 24" to 36"
  • Foliage Color

    • Green
  • Leaf Texture

    • Fine
  • Flower Size

    • 2"
  • Soil Moisture

    • Dry
  • Growth Rate

    • Average
  • Origin

    • 90 Miles From Mg

Possible Substitutions for Carex bicknellii (NGN)

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Prairie Dropseed
Matching Attributes
  • Plant Habit: Rounded
  • Height: 24" – 36"
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Slender Mountain Mint
Matching Attributes
  • Plant Habit: Rounded
  • Height: 24" – 36"
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Palm Sedge
Matching Attributes
  • Plant Habit: Rounded
  • Height: 24" – 36"

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