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Carex hystericina

Bottlebrush Sedge

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Carex hystericina (Bottlebrush Sedge)

Bottlebrush sedge gets its name from its characteristic flower spikes which are present from June to August. This species is a good choice for stream banks, pond edges, and swales, especially in calcareous areas. Bottlebrush sedge forms clumps and has broad leaves. The stems are sharply triagonal and are tinged reddish-purple at the base. A slender spikelet of male flowers is located above the larger female spikelets. This sedge is most abundant in the Ozark Highlands and the Osage Plains, but is found in only a few counties in the Central Dissected Till Plains and the Mississippi Alluvial Basin.

Additional Information:


Height
1-3 Feet

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Spread
1-2 Feet

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Bloom/Seasonal Color
Green


USDA Hardiness Zone 4-7

Home Owner Growing and Maintenance Tips:

Good Companions
Frank's Sedge (Carex frankii), Awl-Fruited Sedge (Carex stipata), Copper Iris (Iris fulva), Cardinal Flower (Lobelia cardinalis), Monkey Flower (Mimulus ringens), Sweet Flag (Acorus calamus), Swamp Rose (Rosa palustris)

Characteristics & Attributes

Hydrologic Designation

OBL

Root

Fibrous
Rhizomes

Season of Interest

Late (July-frost)
Mid (May-June)

Soil Moisture

High

Special Uses

Bog

Sun Exposure

Full Sun
Medium Sun/Average Shade

USFS MO Ecological Map

Wildlife Benefit

Cover
Food/Birds