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Grasses, Sedges, Rushes

Pointed broom sedge

Carex scoparia

Zone 1 · Closest to the Water Zone 2 · Intermediate Zone Zone 3 · Upland Zone
Size
Height: 2 to 3 ft Width: 1 to 1.5 ft
Bloom Color
Green; seed heads brown
Wetland Indicator Status
FACW Facultative wetland — usually occurs in wetlands
Salinity Tolerance
Low to moderate soil salt and salt spray tolerance

Notes

Wet to dry soils; sun to part shade

Wildlife Value

Food source and habitat cover for waterfowl and some songbirds