Bristly Sedge is a clumping native wetland evergreen grass with narrow arching glossy lime green foliage. Clums rise above the foliage holding large chartreuse bottlebrush shaped spikelets in late spring into summer. Grows best in moist to wet well-drained soils. Can grow in shallow water.
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Origins: |
Northeast N. America |
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Height: |
2' - 3' |
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Spread: |
1.5’ - 3’ |
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Spacing: |
2’ |
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USDA Hardiness Zone: |
4 - 8 |
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Culture: |
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Bloom Color: |
Green |
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MAINTENANCE NEEDS: Low maintenance. It can be planted in near full sun if the soil is consistently moist but will have less color. Cut foliage to the ground and remove it in late winter.
LANDSCAPE USES: Accents or Group Plantings, Borders, Woodland Gardens, Wildlife Gardens, Naturalized Areas, Native Gardens, Rock Gardens, and Containers.
COMPANION PLANTS: Wild Columbine, Goldenstar, Prairie Smoke
*As plants have ranges in appearance they may not appear as the images shown.
