Blunt Broom Sedge (Carex scoparia)
Blunt Broom Sedge is a 2’ to 3’ native perennial member of the sedge family. A spring flowering plant that grows in moist to wet soils and in full sun or part shade. A variety of birds and mammals feed on this plant.
Species Details
Common Name (Botanical Name) | Blunt Broom Sedge (Carex scoparia) |
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Bloom Season | Spring-Summer |
Group | Grasses and Grass-Like; |
Bloom Color | Green |
Duration | Perennial |
Soil moisture | Medium (Mesic);Wet (Hydric) |
Soil texture | |
Sun Exposure | Full Sun;Part Shade |
Status | Native |
Wetland status | FACW |
pH | Acidic;Neutral |
pH Values | 4.6/6.9 |
Average height | 2-3ft |
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RNS Region | 1;2;3 |
Planting rate/Acre | Not Recommended |
Seeds Per Lb. | 1340000 |
Seeds Per Oz | 83750 |
Seeds Per Packet | 930 |
Product Benefits | Deer Resistant;Wildlife Cover; |