Sedge
Hedgehog Sedge
Tufted sedge growing 10-30 cm tall. Features narrow, arching leaves and small, spiky seed heads resembling hedgehogs. Prefers moist, well-drained soils and partial to full shade. Often found in woodland understories. Forms small, dense clumps, spreading slowly by short rhizomes. Provides ground cover and erosion control in shaded areas. Attracts small wildlife. Suitable for woodland gardens, shaded rock gardens, and as a native alternative to non-native shade groundcovers.
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Clump-forming sedge growing 30-90 cm tall. Features narrow, upright leaves and spiky brown flower heads. Prefers consistently moist to wet soils and full sun to partial shade. Often found in wetlands, meadows, and along shorelines. Provides food and cover for wildlife, particularly waterfowl. Useful for erosion control in wet areas and as a component in rain gardens. Tolerates seasonal flooding. Native to much of North America.
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