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
Height: 2-3 ft
Zone: 4-8
Characteristics & Attributes
Attributes:
- Mass Planting
- Water's Edge / Bog Plant
- Native
Exposure:
- Sun/ pt.shade
Foliage Color:
- Green
Habit:
- Spreads slowly by rhizomes
Season of Interest (Foliage):
- Summer
- Spring
- Fall
Soil Moisture:
- Wet Soil/Wetlands
- Water Garden