Carex aquatilis

Water Sedge

Water-loving sedge with smooth green culms, dark spikes; flower-heads June through August. Spreads by rhizomes; clump forming.

  • Height: 18" – 24"
  • Width: 18" – 24"
  • Soil Conditions: Moist
  • Flower Color: Green
  • Bloom Time: May, June
  • Hardiness Zone: 2 To 9
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  • Plant Characteristics

  • Attributes

    • Emergent
  • Critter Resistance

    • Deer Resistant
  • Plant Habit

    • Upright
  • Light Conditions

    • Sun to Part Shade
  • Native Plant Community

    • Wetland
  • Flower Color

    • Green
  • Flower Hue

    • Light
  • Flower Type

    • Panicle
  • Flower Height

    • 18" to 24"
  • Foliage Color

    • Green
  • Leaf Texture

    • Medium
  • Flower Size

    • 1/4" or Less
  • Soil Moisture

    • Moist
  • Growth Rate

    • Average
  • Origin

    • 90 Miles From Mg