Carex stricta, Tussock sedge, is one of the most elegant, fine textured sedges. Tussock sedge gracefully arches giving it the appearance of fountain grass. It will form dense tussocks rising above the waterline. Tussock sedge thrives in full sun to partial shade and stands 1-3’ tall. It blooms in May and its seed ripens by the beginning of June. A true ornamental for the water garden.
Exposure
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Mature Height
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Spread Characteristics
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Clumping |
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Rhizomatous - Slow |
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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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Bio Remediation |
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Bog |
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Container |
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Cut Flower |
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Drought Tolerant |
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Erosion Control |
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Fibrous Roots |
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Focal Point |
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Great Foliage |
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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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Specimen |
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Storm Water Basin |
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Winter Persistant |
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USDA Hardiness Zone
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