James’s Sedge

James’s Sedge Carex jamesii Part to full shade, moderately wet to moderately dry moisture level, fertile loam soil.  6-12 inches height, spreads primarily by re-seeding. Germination Code:  C(60) Native Region:  Statewide but most concentrated in Interior Low Plateaus Cool season.  Occurs in woodlands, wooded slopes, and edges of woodland paths.  Attracts butterflies. sedge;sun/shade;wet;loam sedge;sun/shade;medium;loam sedge;sun/shade;dry;loam sedge;shade;wet;loam sedge;shade;medium;loam sedge;shade;dry;loam

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