Plains Oval Sedge (Carex brevior) 1 GAL
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1 Gallon Herbaceous Species are typically available during both our Spring Sale Preorders (Feb-March) and Fall Sale Preorders (Aug). They are generally exclusive to preorders.
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A.k.a. Short-beaked sedge. This bunching sedge is closely related to, and difficult to distinguish from, prairie oval sedge (Carex bicknellii) and field oval sedge (Carex molesta). Generally adaptable, it is excellent for adding diversity to shortgrass plantings!
Light: Full Sun, Part Sun/Shade, Shade
Soil Moisture: Wet Mesic, Mesic, Dry Mesic
Soil Type: Loam, Sandy Loam
Height: 2’-3’
Bloom Color: -
Bloom Time: Jun-Jul
Root Type: Rhizome
Notable Wildlife Interactions: Hosts a variety of grasshoppers and a few smaller insects. Occasionally browsed by mammals.
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