Carex lurida, Lurid sedge, is a versatile lower growing sedge that forms dense tufted colonies in full sun and loose patches in the shade. Carex lurida is a great plant for soil stabilization along pond and stream banks. Lurid sedge blooms in early summer and can grow up to 3’ tall, but typically stays in the 1-2’ range.
Exposure
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Sun |
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Partial Shade |
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Shade |
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Mature Height
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Spread Characteristics
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Clumping |
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Prolific Seeder |
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Season of Interest (Flowering)
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Season of Interest (Foliage)
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Spring |
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Summer |
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Fall |
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Winter |
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Pond Zonation
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High Marsh - Saturated Soil |
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Low Marsh 0 - 6" |
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Foliage Color
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Wildlife Benefits
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Amphibians |
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Cover |
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Food |
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Nesting |
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Songbirds |
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Waterfowl |
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Critter Resistance
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Deer Resistant |
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Goose Resistant |
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Wetland Indicator Status
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Plant Type
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Bog/Marsh |
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Marginal |
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Sedge |
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Attributes
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Erosion Control |
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Fibrous Roots |
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Mass Planting |
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Native |
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Naturalizing |
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Rain Garden |
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Storm Water Basin |
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USDA Hardiness Zone
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3 |
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4 |
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5 |
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6 |
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7 |
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8 |
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9 |
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