Carex lupilina

Hop Sedge

The hop sedge is a tall shade tolerant sedge that has similar, but longer seed heads than Carex intumescens. Its clump forming erect stature makes this sedge a nice accent in a shady woodland water garden. Grows 3-4’ tall.

Characteristics & Attributes

Exposure

•	Sun
•	Partial Shade
•	Shade

Plant Type

•	Bog/Marsh
•	Marginal
•	Sedge

Mature Height

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2' - 4'

Spread Characteristics

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Clumping

Season of Interest (Flowering)

•

Spring

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
•	Nesting
•	Songbirds
•	Waterfowl

Critter Resistance

•	Deer Resistant

Wetland Indicator Status

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FACW+

Attributes

•	Cut Flower
•	Dried Flower
•	Erosion Control
•	Fibrous Roots
•	Great Foliage
•	Mass Planting
•	Native
•	Naturalizing
•	Rain Garden
•	Storm Water Basin

USDA Hardiness Zone

•	4
•	5
•	6
•	7
•	8
•	9