Sitka Sedge (Carex aquatilis): Bundle of 10

$17.00

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.

Sold as bareroot seedlings.

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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.