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Carex rostrata

Beaked Sedge

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Carex rostrata (Beaked Sedge)

Beaked Sedge is a large sedge that is naturally found in swamps, wet meadows, marshes, and wet margins of ponds and streams. This species has a light green color and retains some old growth at the bottom of the plant. The stalks are spongy and thickened at their base. Male and female flowers appear from May to August and are held on separate spikes, with the male flowers above the female spikelets.

Additional Information:


Height
1-4 Feet

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Spread
1-2 Feet

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Bloom/Seasonal Color
Green


USDA Hardiness Zone 4-5

Home Owner Growing and Maintenance Tips:

Good Companions
Sweet Flag (Acorus calamus), Water Sedge (Carex aquatilis), Slough Sedge (Carex atherodes), Lake Bank Sedge (Carex lacustris), Buttonbush (Cephalanthus occidentalis), Creeping Spike Rush (Eleocharis palustris), Soft Rush (Juncus effusus), Marsh Milkweed (Asclepias incarnata), Monkey Flower (Mimulus ringens), Copper Iris (Iris fulva)

Characteristics & Attributes

Hydrologic Designation

OBL

Root

Rhizomes
Fibrous

Season of Interest

Late (July-frost)

Soil Moisture

High

Sun Exposure

Medium Sun/Average Shade
Full Sun

Wildlife Benefit

Food/Birds