Porcupine Sedge, Bottlebrush Sedge

Porcupine Sedge, Bottlebrush Sedge Carex hystericina Full to part sun, wet to moderately wet moisture level, reasonably fertile soil.  1-3 feet height. Germination Code:  C(60) Native Region:  Located in 10 counties scattered statewide Cool season.  Grows in attractive clumps.  Seed heads resemble bottle brushes. sedge;sun;wet;loam sedge;sun/shade;wet;loam

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