Bristly Cattail Sedge, Carex Seed
Bristly Cattail Sedge Carex Seed
- Bristly cattail shaped heads add unusual texture
- Compact mounds flourish beside seasonal standing water
- Tolerates periodic flooding in native wetland plantings
- Yellow green foliage supplies early season contrast
Key Attributes
About Bristly Cattail Sedge, Carex Seed
Bristly Cattail Sedge is a North American wetland native named for its spiny, cattail-like seed heads. Bright yellow-green blades form a mound and grow most actively in the cool seasons. Its wetland foliage and seeds offer cover and forage for insects and waterbirds. Plant in consistently moist soil; it tolerates temporary flooding and a wide range of light.
Growing details
Plant profile
Seed & variety
Before Planting
Planting
Watering
Fertilizer
Harvesting
Tips
Pests & Diseases
Provide airflow around seedlings and avoid stagnant, crowded conditions that encourage damping-off or leaf spotting.
Protect newly sown seed from birds when needed, and inspect seedlings for slugs or chewing insects.
Native States & Regions
- Alabama
- Arkansas
- Georgia
- Illinois
- Indiana
- Kansas
- Kentucky
- Louisiana
- Mississippi
- Missouri
- Nebraska
- New Mexico
- North Carolina
- Oklahoma
- South Carolina
- Tennessee
- Virginia
Native regions: Southeast
Bristly Cattail Sedge Carex Native Range Map
Native range describes natural occurrence, not the origin of this seed lot or every location where a plant can be grown.
Alaska and Hawaii are shown as insets. State-level range does not mean a plant occurs throughout every part of that state.
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