Carex crinita
Common name: Fringed Sedge
Fringed Sedge is a clump forming sedge. It is a wetland species, prefering constant wet soils and some standing water, but it will tolerate drier conditions once established. Spikelet inflorescence up to 4 inches long droop from the plant spring to mid summer and last about a week. This sedge is rhizomatous and will form colonies under ideal growing conditions. Great choice for erosion control, low areas, and rain gardens.
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Plant Details
Plant type
Grasses, Sedges and Rushes
Soil type
Moist Mesic, Wet
Light exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun / Part Shade
Bloom period
Spring
Urban environment
Yards that Flood
Habitat
Floodplain, Prairie Grasslands, Wetlands
Growth form
Shrubby/Clump, Colonizing / Spreading
Growth rate
Moderate
Flower color
Yellow Green
Fall color
None
Size
- Mature height
- 3 Feet
- Mature width
- 2 Feet
- Max height
- 4 Feet
- Max width
- 2 Feet
Additional information
Rain garden suited