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Native Wetland Plants

Carex intumescens

Bladder Sedge

More About Bladder Sedge

Some what similar looking to Carex grayi, this species is found growing in shady bottomland hardwood forests, Its bold textured foliage stands 1-2' tall.

Bloom Color

White

Carex intumescens Characteristics & Attributes

Exposure
• Partial Shade
• Shade
Mature Height
• 1' - 2'
Spread Characteristics
• Clumping
Season of Interest (Flowering)
• Spring
• Summer
Season of Interest (Foliage)
• Spring
• Summer
Pond Zonation
• Flood Plain - Upland
• High Marsh - Saturated Soil
• Low Marsh 0 - 6"
Foliage Color
• Green
Wildlife Benefits
• Amphibians
• Cover
• Food
• Nesting
• Waterfowl
Critter Resistance
• Deer Resistant
Wetland Indicator Status
• FACW+
Plant Type
• Bog/Marsh
• Marginal
• Sedge
Attributes
• Cut Flower
• Drought Tolerant
• Erosion Control
• Fibrous Roots
• Great Foliage
• Mass Planting
• Native
• Naturalizing
• Rain Garden
• Storm Water Basin
USDA Hardiness Zone
• 4
• 5
• 6
• 7