Carex brevior

Shortbeak Sedge

Low-growing sedge for dry open areas. Native occuring from Canada to Mexico. Flowers April - May. Small, yellowish-brown fruits appears mid summer. Carex brevior is often confused with C. molesta and C. festucacea.

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Height
12-36 Inches

Spread
12-36 Inches

Bloom/Seasonal Color
Green

USDA Hardiness Zone 3-10

Good Companions

Soft Rush (Juncus effusus), Cardinal Flower (Lobelia cardinalis)

Characteristics & Attributes

Hydrologic Designation

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FAC

Soil Moisture

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Moderate

Special Uses

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Bog

Sun Exposure

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Full Sun

USFS MO Ecological Map

•	Osage Plains
•	Central Dissected Till Plain
•	Ozark Highlands
•	Mississippi Aluvial Basin

Wildlife Benefit

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Cover