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Bur Sedge (Carex grayi) 3-pack of pots

$15.00

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Can’t be shipped.

Bur Sedge can be seen in many gardens, popular due to its versatility and star-shaped seed heads that persist through the winter. It’s seeds are often eaten by songbirds. Bur Sedge prefers moist soils and a little shade.

Also available in 12-packs of plugs here

Details

Perennial
Sun:    Full Sun, Part Shade, Shade
Moisture:    Medium, Wet
Height:    2 feet
Blooms:    May, June, July
Color:    Green
Spacing:    1′
Spreads: Doesn’t spread much
Zones:    3-9
Benefits:    Birds, Butterflies, Deer Resistant

Design Tips

Bur Sedge (Carex grayi) adds bright green color and interesting seed heads to gardens with many growing conditions. Plant singularly or in small groups.

Great native plant choice for the Minnesota Lawns to Legumes grant program!