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Carex stricta (NGN)

Tussock Sedge

Prefers moist, shaded areas. Delicate foliage grows to form dense tufts. In wetter sites, the tuft forms above the water line. Spreads by rhizomes. Food for turtles, waterfowl. Tolerates seasonal flooding.

  • Height: 24" – 36"
  • Width: 18" – 24"
  • Soil Conditions: Moist
  • Flower Color: Green
  • Bloom Time: May
  • Hardiness Zone: 3 To 9
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  • Plant Characteristics - Carex stricta (NGN)

  • Attributes

    • Emergent
    • Rain Garden Sun
  • Attracts Wildlife

    • Attracts Wildlife
    • Attracts Butterflies
  • Plant Habit

    • Upright
  • Light Conditions

    • Sun to Part Shade
  • Native Plant Community

    • Wet Prairie
    • Wetland
  • Flower Color

    • Green
  • Flower Hue

    • Light
  • Flower Type

    • Spike
  • Flower Height

    • 24" to 36"
  • Foliage Color

    • Green
  • Leaf Texture

    • Fine
  • Flower Size

    • 1/4" or Less
  • Soil Moisture

    • Moist
  • Growth Rate

    • Average
  • Origin

    • 90 Miles From Mg

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  • Height: 24" – 36"
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  • Height: 24" – 36"
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  • Height: 24" – 36"

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Contact Info

Phone: (847) 742-1790
Fax: (847) 742-2655
mginfo@midwestgroundcovers.com

Street Address

6N800 IL-25
St. Charles, IL 60174

Current Hours

Monday - Friday: 7:30 a.m. - 4 p.m. Saturday: Closed

 

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