Carex muehlenbergii
Common name: Muehlenberg's Sedge
Native plant
Muehlenberg's Sedge, also known as Sand Sedge, is a clump forming sedge native to sand prairies and open woodlands. Culms terminate in 1 to 1 and half inch spike inflorescence that bloom late spring to early summer for about a month. A variety of songbirds and gamebirds feed on the seeds. Does best in sites where competition with other vegetation is low.
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Plant Details
Plant type
Grasses, Sedges and Rushes
Soil type
Dry
Light exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun / Part Shade
Bloom period
Spring
Urban environment
Uncompacted Urban Soils
Habitat
Prairie Grasslands, Sandy Soils
Growth form
Rhizomatous/stoloniferous
Growth rate
Moderate
Flower color
Yellow Green
Fall color
None
Size
- Mature height
- 2 Feet
- Mature width
- 1 Inches
- Max height
- 3 Feet
- Max width
- 1 Inches