Cyperus-like Sedge
Clump-forming sedge reaching 60-120 cm tall. Features broad leaves and distinctive arching, bristly seed heads. Prefers consistently wet soils and full sun to partial shade. Often found in marshes, swamps, and along pond edges. Provides important habitat and food for wetland wildlife. Useful for shoreline stabilization and water filtration. Suitable for pond margins, rain gardens, and wetland restoration projects. Native to North America and Eurasia.
Plant Details
Bloom Colour: Green to Brown
Bloom Time: Late-Spring to Early-Summer
Sun Requirements: Part-Sun to Shade
Moisture: Moist to Wet
Phenology: New growth begins May. Distinctive bristly spikes develop June-July. Seeds mature August. Foliage partially persists through winter. Dead stems remain standing.
Wildlife Value: Seeds important food source for waterfowl; provides cover and nesting sites for marsh birds; used by muskrats for lodge building
Habit Over Time: Forms robust clumps that spread steadily through short rhizomes in wet conditions. While it can form extensive colonies, the architectural quality of the foliage and seed heads provides strong structure. Best used where its spreading nature can be contained.
Height: Medium to Tall (2-4 feet)