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Grasses, Sedges, Rushes

Awl-fruited sedge

Carex stipata

Zone 1 · Closest to the Water Zone 2 · Intermediate Zone
Size
Height: 2 to 3 ft Width: 2 to 3 ft
Bloom Color
Yellow/green; non-showy
Wetland Indicator Status
OBL Obligate wetland — almost always occurs in wetlands
Salinity Tolerance
Low soil salt tolerance; salt spray tolerance is unknown

Notes

Wet to moist soils including standing water; sun

Wildlife Value

Food source for waterfowl