Drooping Sedge, Fringed Sedge

Drooping Sedge, Fringed Sedge Carex crinita Part shade, wet to moderately wet moisture level, prefers rich soil but tolerates clay and sandy loams, moderately acid to neutral pH.  3-5 feet height, spreads by rhizomes and can form colonies of plants. Germination Code:  C(60) Native Region:  Statewide Cool season. Striking in appearance.  Attracts birds. sedge;sun/shade;wet;clay sedge;sun/shade;wet;loam sedge;sun/shade;wet;sand

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