Cosmos Sedge (Carex comosa)
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Cosmos Sedge is a 1' to 3' tall native perennial sedge. This is a plant of wet environments, including wet meadows, ditches, swamp edges and other wetlands. It can withstand seasonal flooding. Another common name is Bottlebrush Sedge, referring to the sometimes 2" long dangling bristle-like spikes of seed. Cosmos Sedge is used for wetland restoration, retention basins, wet meadows and others areas that consistently retain moisture.
Species Details
| Common Name (Botanical Name) | Cosmos Sedge (Carex comosa) |
| Alternatative Common Names | Bristly Sedge, Cosmos Sedge, Longhair Sedge |
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| Bloom Season | 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 | OBL |
| pH | Acidic;Neutral |
| pH Values | 4.6/7.5 |
| Average height | 2-3ft |
| USDA Zones | |
| RNS Region | 1;2;3;4;6 |
| Planting rate/Acre | Not Recommended |
| Seeds Per Lb. | 480000 |
| Seeds Per Oz | 30000 |
| Seeds Per Packet | 570 |
| Product Benefits | Low Growing;Wildlife Food; |