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Carex lupulina
Hop sedge
More About Hop sedge
- Loose clumping green foliage with 'hop like' seed heads
- Bottomland woodlands and streamside habitat
Carex lupulina, Hop sedge, is a tall, shade tolerant sedge that has similar but longer seed heads than Carex intumescens. Hop sedge has a clump forming erect stature that makes it a nice accent in a shady woodland water garden. Hop sedge also performs well in wetland restorations. Grows 3-4’ tall.
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