Carex stricta
Tussock Sedge
- Native to wetlands and moist forests
- Dense green mound of long, quarter-inch wide leaves
- Spreads by rhizomes
- In the wild the old foliage decomposes and enriches the soil
- Flowers in May
- Plant at or near the water line
- Great for wetland restorations
- Category: Grasses, Natives, MD Native Plants
- Hardiness Zone: 4-8
- Height: 2-3 ft
- Foliage Color: Light Green
Attributes
| • | Cold Tolerant |
| • | Container |
| • | Cut Flower/Foliage |
| • | Disease Resistant |
| • | Erosion control |
| • | Maryland Native Plant |
| • | Mass Planting |
| • | Native |
| • | RainGarden |
Foliage Color
| • | Green |
Exposure
| • | Sun/ Part Shade |
Habit
| • | Upright |