Carex hystericina - Porcupine Sedge

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Plant Type

Grass

Light Exposure

Full Sun

Soil Moisture

Wet

Height

3 feet

Bloom Color

Green

Bloom Months

July, June

Native to MN

Yes

A slender, native perennial that often forms large clumps about 2-3 1/2′ tall, Porcupine Sedge is a very attractive plant for shoreland restoration and water gardens. This species prefers calcareous soils but tolerates many soil types and fluctuating water levels.

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