Carex emoryi
Riverbank Sedge
A wetland native that forms tufts of straw colored foliage with bright green new growth. An emergent aquatic that grows well in stream banks, wet meadows and along shore lines.
- Height: 18" – 24"
- Width: 12" – 18"
- Soil Conditions: Moist
- Flower Color: Yellow
- Bloom Time: May
- Hardiness Zone: 5 To 9
Plant Characteristics
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Attributes
- Emergent
- Rain Garden Shade
- Rain Garden Sun
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Attracts Wildlife
- Attracts Wildlife
- Attracts Butterflies
- Attracts Pollinators
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Critter Resistance
- Deer Resistant
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Plant Habit
- Upright
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Light Conditions
- Shade to Part Sun
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Native Plant Community
- Wet Prairie
- Wetland
- Wet Woodland
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Flower Color
- Yellow
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Flower Hue
- Medium
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Flower Type
- Spike
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Flower Height
- 18" to 24"
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Foliage Color
- Green
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Leaf Texture
- Coarse
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Flower Form
- Single
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Flower Size
- 2"
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Soil Moisture
- Moist
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Prune Time
- Jan/Feb/March
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Growth Rate
- Average
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Origin
- 90 Miles From Mg