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Carex shortiana (NGN)

Short's Sedge

Mature spikelets turn chocolate-colored early.

  • Height: 18" – 24"
  • Width: 12" – 18"
  • Soil Conditions: Moist
  • Flower Color: Brown
  • Bloom Time: June
  • Hardiness Zone: 3 To 9
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  • Plant Characteristics - Carex shortiana (NGN)

  • Attributes

    • Rain Garden Shade
    • Rain Garden Sun
  • Attracts Wildlife

    • Attracts Wildlife
  • Plant Habit

    • Upright
  • Light Conditions

    • Sun to Part Shade
  • Native Plant Community

    • Wet Prairie
    • Wetland
    • Wet Woodland
  • Flower Color

    • Brown
  • Flower Hue

    • Dark
  • Flower Type

    • Spike
  • Flower Height

    • 18" to 24"
  • Foliage Color

    • Green
  • Leaf Texture

    • Medium
  • Flower Size

    • 3" to 4"
  • Soil Moisture

    • Moist
  • Growth Rate

    • Average
  • Origin

    • 90 Miles From Mg

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  • Height: 18" – 24"
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Phone: (847) 742-1790
Fax: (847) 742-2655
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Street Address

6N800 IL-25
St. Charles, IL 60174

Current Hours

Monday - Friday: 7:00 a.m. - 5 p.m. Saturday: 7:00 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.

 

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