zone: 3 - 8
height: 1 - 2 ft
bloom time: jun - jul
sun: full sun - part shade
water: medium - dry
habitat value: food and shelter for invertebrates, songbirds, and waterfowl
Shortbeak sedge, is the unsung hero of native prairie and woodland edges. This versatile sedge thrives in challenging conditions and enhances both wild and cultivated settings. From late spring into early summer, Carex brevior sends up delicate, tan to reddish-brown spikelets on upright stems that rise above a lush green base. The inflorescence has a quiet elegance — understated but texturally rich — offering visual interest without overwhelming companion plants. Its seed heads also provide valuable food for birds and small wildlife.
Shortbeak sedge, is the unsung hero of native prairie and woodland edges. This versatile sedge thrives in challenging conditions and enhances both wild and cultivated settings. From late spring into early summer, Carex brevior sends up delicate, tan to reddish-brown spikelets on upright stems that rise above a lush green base. The inflorescence has a quiet elegance — understated but texturally rich — offering visual interest without overwhelming companion plants. Its seed heads also provide valuable food for birds and small wildlife.
zone: 3 - 8
height: 1 - 2 ft
bloom time: jun - jul
sun: full sun - part shade
water: medium - dry
habitat value: food and shelter for invertebrates, songbirds, and waterfowl