Carex trichocarpa (Hairy-fruited Lake Sedge)

Do you want a tough wetland plant to stand up against reed canary?  You have found your sedge! This is one of the only plants that I have seen stand the test of time against reed canary in the brutal urban and suburban streams. Another sedge with wide green leaves, Hairy-fruited Lake Sedge stands out among other finer textured wetland sedge both in stature and texture. At around three to four feet, it is a large upright sedge for any wet to wet-mesic situation and tolerates seasonal flooding along streams and ditches. Skippers, butterflies, and moths use this sedge's leaves for food as a larval host, while a large variety of birds consume the seeds as high-value feed. It will form sizable colonies in the right conditions and can stabilize stream banks. Sun Exposure Prairie/Savanna Soil Conditions Wet, Wet Mesic Height 4' Flower Color Green Frequently Asked Questions Why Purchase From Natural Communities Native Plants? What Native Plants Should I Buy? What Can I Expect: Shipping/Free L