Carex comosa

Bristly Sedge

This member of the sedge family has a bristly bloom that acts like Velcro. It stands from 1-2 ½’ tall with wide light green foliage. It prefers full sun but will tolerate part shade and spreads slowly. Great food source and cover for wildlife.

Bloom Color

Green

Characteristics & Attributes

Exposure

•	Sun
•	Partial Shade

Mature Height

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2' - 4'

Spread Characteristics

•	Clumping
•	Prolific Seeder

Season of Interest (Flowering)

•	Spring
•	Summer

Season of Interest (Foliage)

•	Spring
•	Summer

Pond Zonation

•	High Marsh - Saturated Soil
•	Low Marsh 0 - 6"

Foliage Color

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Green

Wildlife Benefits

•	Amphibians
•	Cover
•	Food
•	Waterfowl

Critter Resistance

•	Deer Resistant

Wetland Indicator Status

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OBL

Plant Type

•	Bog/Marsh
•	Marginal
•	Sedge

Attributes

•	Drought Tolerant
•	Erosion Control
•	Fibrous Roots
•	Great Foliage
•	Mass Planting
•	Native
•	Naturalizing
•	Rain Garden
•	Storm Water Basin
•	Winter Persistant

USDA Hardiness Zone

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6