Bottlebrush Sedge (Carex hystericina)
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Bottlebrush Sedge is a spring flowering, native perennial sedge. This plant prefers full sun sites for best growth. It has a wetland indicator status of OBL and requires medium to wet moisture sites. Carex hystericina is an important food plant for waterfowl.
Species Details
| Common Name (Botanical Name) | Bottlebrush Sedge (Carex hystericina) |
| Alternatative Common Names | Porcupine Sedge |
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| Bloom Season | Spring |
| Group | Grasses and Grass-Like |
| Bloom Color | Green |
| Duration | Perennial |
| Soil moisture | Medium (Mesic);Wet (Hydric) |
| Soil texture | |
| Sun Exposure | Full Sun |
| Status | Native |
| Wetland status | OBL |
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| Average height | 2-3ft |
| USDA Zones | |
| RNS Region | 1;2 |
| Planting rate/Acre | Not Recommended |
| Seeds Per Lb. | 480000 |
| Seeds Per Oz | 30000 |
| Seeds Per Packet | 570 |
| Product Benefits | Wildlife Food; |