Slough Sedge features striking deep-green, deer-resistant evergreen leaves, making it ideal for wetland, riparian, and moist woodland restoration efforts. It spreads through rhizomes, forming a dense underlayer beneath wetland shrubs and forest canopies, thriving alongside plants suited to nutrient-rich soils. This species is highly adaptable, capable of growing in conditions ranging from full sun to full shade.
Details
Botanical Name
Carex obnupta
Common Name
Slough Sedge
Hardiness Zone
- 6
Appearance
Max Height
59 inches
Max Spread
24 inches
Plant Form
- Upright
Foliage Colour
- Green
Fall Colour
Flower Colour
- Yellow
Edible
Edible Component
Edible Harvest Period
Edible Use
Fruit Colour
- Dark Brown
Growing
Flowering Period
Mid Spring to Mid Summer
Moisture
Wet to Moist
Sunlight
Full Sun to Full Shade
Maintenance
Deer Resistance
Yes
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