Carex obnupta
$1.65 – $6.60
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Slough sedge
Slough Sedge is a rapidly growing perennial that spreads by rhizomes. It grows to about 3 ft tall
This is a great evergreen sedge that spreads readily. Provides food and shelter for waterfowl.
The Slough Sedge is unique in its form and the blooming cycle is remarkably long – from April to September, Providing color all year, never turning brown, even in the driest spells.
Sun: Full Sun, Part Shade
Water: Moderate, High
Soil: Clay, Loam, Sand
Other: Attracts Birds, Erosion Control
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| Ecological Value | All sedges are extremely important to a variety of wildlife. |
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| Container | D-16-O, D-16, D-16S-o |
| Historical Uses | The leaves were used in the making of hats and baskets. The leaves were also rubbed and laid inside moccasins for extra padding. |
| Distribution | Native to California and is also found elsewhere in North America and beyond. |
| Elevation | Between 0 and 2300 ft |
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| Habitat | It grows in ditches and the edges of rivers and lakes. |
