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
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USDA Hardiness Zone 4-7
Home Owner Growing and Maintenance Tips:
Characteristics & Attributes
Hydrologic Designation
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Root
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Season of Interest
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Late (July-frost) |
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Mid (May-June) |
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Soil Moisture
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Special Uses
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Sun Exposure
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Full Sun |
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Medium Sun/Average Shade |
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USFS MO Ecological Map
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Wildlife Benefit
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