Carex cephalophora

Short-headed Bracted Sedge

Forms a soft but upright clump and has a crowded, lobed spike of oval seed sacs. Attracts butterflies

  • Height: 18" – 24"
  • Width: 12" – 18"
  • Soil Conditions: Moist/Well Drained
  • Flower Color: Brown
  • Bloom Time: May, June
  • Hardiness Zone: 3 To 9
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  • Plant Characteristics

  • Attributes

    • Green Roof Semi Intensive
  • Attracts Wildlife

    • Attracts Butterflies
  • Plant Habit

    • Upright
  • Light Conditions

    • Sun to Part Shade
  • Native Plant Community

    • Savanna
    • Wetland
    • Woodland
  • Flower Color

    • Brown
  • Flower Hue

    • Light
  • Flower Type

    • Spike
  • Flower Height

    • 18" to 24"
  • Foliage Color

    • Green
  • Leaf Texture

    • Fine
  • Flower Size

    • 1"
  • Soil Moisture

    • Moist/Well Drained
  • Growth Rate

    • Average
  • Origin

    • 90 Miles From Mg