Carex atherodes
Hairy-leaved Lake Sedge
The distinguishing features of this species are the separate male and female spikes, the sharply 2-toothed beak of the perigynium and the hairy leaves
- Height: 3' – 4'
- Width: 12" – 18"
- Soil Conditions: Moist
- Flower Color: Green
- Bloom Time: June, July, August
- Hardiness Zone: 2 To 9
Plant Characteristics
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Attributes
- Emergent
- Rain Garden Shade
- Rain Garden Sun
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Plant Habit
- Upright
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Light Conditions
- Sun to Part Shade
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Native Plant Community
- Wet Prairie
- Wetland
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Flower Color
- Green
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Flower Type
- Insignificant
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Foliage Color
- Green
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Leaf Texture
- Medium
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Soil Moisture
- Moist
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Growth Rate
- Average
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Origin
- 90 Miles From Mg
