Carex bicknellii
Common name: Bicknell's Sedge
Native plant
Unbranched sedge with a tendency to form clumps. Unlike many sedges, it is tolerant of drier conditions. As such, it can be used not only in rain gardens and wetlands but also in dry prairies and prairie gardens. Seeds heads offer a food source for many native birds, including Horned Lark and Snow Bunting.
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Pricing
| Pricing information for | |
| Per unit for pint growing method | $4 |
| Flats | $45 |
Plant Details
Plant type
Sedge
Soil type
Dry Mesic, Mesic
Light exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Bloom period
Spring
Environment
Road-side/salt tolerant
General information
- Mature height
- 3 Feet
- Mature width
- 2 Feet
- Max height
- 4 Feet
- Max width
- 4 Feet
- Flower color
- Green
- Fall color
- Yellow Orange