Tussock Sedge
Carex stricta
- 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