Description
Sold as bareroot seedlings.
At a Glance: Sitka sedge is a water-obligate perennial that can grow up to 5 ft. tall. This species can be aggressive and competes well with invasive species. This plant grows well in standing water and saturated soils.
Leaves: Long slender leaves that develop on the bottom half of the plant.
Flowers: The inflorescence consists of multiple brown spikes.
Growing Conditions:
| Sun/Shade Tolerance | Hydrology | Elevation Range |
| mostly sunny 60-80% | wet soils | low elevation
mid elevation high elevation |
Reference:
MacKinnon, A., Pojar, J., & Alaback, P. B. (1994). Plants of the Pacific Northwest coast: Washington, Oregon, British Columbia & Alaska. Richmond, Wash: Lone Pine Publishing.
