Carex lacustris (NGN)
Common Lake Sedge
Wetland Sedge with bluish-green foliage. Will grow in full sun or part shade. Spreads by rhizomes. Food source for waterfowl. Tolerates seasonal flooding.
- Height: 3' – 4'
- Width: 24" – 36"
- Soil Conditions: Moist
- Flower Color: Green
- Bloom Time: May
- Hardiness Zone: 3 To 6
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Plant Characteristics - Carex lacustris (NGN)
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Attributes
- Emergent
- Rain Garden Shade
- Rain Garden Sun
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Attracts Wildlife
- Attracts Wildlife
- Attracts Butterflies
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Plant Habit
- Upright
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Light Conditions
- Sun to Part Shade
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Native Plant Community
- Wet Prairie
- Wetland
- Wet Woodland
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Flower Color
- Green
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Flower Hue
- Medium
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Flower Type
- Spike
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Flower Height
- 4' to 6'
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Foliage Color
- Green
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Leaf Texture
- Coarse
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Flower Form
- Single
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Flower Size
- 3" to 4"
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Soil Moisture
- Moist
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Growth Rate
- Average
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Origin
- 90 Miles From Mg
Possible Substitutions for Carex lacustris (NGN)
Calamagrostis canadensis (NGN)
Blue Joint Grass
Matching Attributes
- Plant Habit: Upright
- Height: 3' – 4'
Lobelia cardinalis (NGN)
Cardinal Flower
Matching Attributes
- Plant Habit: Upright
- Height: 3' – 4'
Sanguisorba canadensis (NGN)
American Burnet
Matching Attributes
- Plant Habit: Upright
- Height: 3' – 4'
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