Carex harfordii
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Harford’s sedge
This perennial mat forming sedge, can get quite tall, with reaching 4′ at their tallest.
This sedge would be perfect for a perennial wet area of a garden or around a pond in pots. The colors are green in the spring and summer and straw-colored to reddish brown as the fruits appear from summer to fall.
A meadow of sedges is heaven for birds.
Lifeform: Perennial
Sun: Full Sun, Part Shade, Shade
Other: Attracts Birds, Deer Resistant, Erosion Control
l| Container | Stub |
|---|---|
| Ecological Value | Provides food, protection and shelter for birds. |
| Historical Uses | Carex species have largely been used in basketry. |
| Distribution | Endemic to California mostly along the Western portion of the state. |
| Elevation | Below 2,000' |
| Communities | |
| Habitat | Wet places |
