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Carex bicknellii

Copper Oval Sedge

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Carex bicknellii (Copper Oval Sedge)

This perennial tussock-forming sedge can grow in slightly drier habitats than most sedges. It has silvery-brown to green flower spikes from May to June that grow up to 3 feet tall that contain brown fruit/seeds. Copper Oval Sedge grows in old fields, dry slopes, dry prairies, as well as wet river bottomland prairies. Although this species is drought-tolerant, the foliage may die back in hot dry summers.

Additional Information:


Height
2-3 Feet

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Spread
1-2 Feet

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Bloom/Seasonal Color
Green


USDA Hardiness Zone 3-7

Home Owner Growing and Maintenance Tips:
Propagate by seed or sprigs

Characteristics & Attributes

Hydrologic Designation

FAC-

Root

Fibrous
Rhizomes

Season of Interest

Mid (May-June)

Soil Moisture

Average

Special Uses

Ground Cover

Sun Exposure

Medium Sun/Average Shade
Full Sun

USFS MO Ecological Map

Wildlife Benefit

Food/Birds
Cover