Awl-Fruited Sedge (Carex stipata)
Awl-Fruited Sedge is a pretty, moisture loving sedge native to nearly the whole of the USA and beyond. It's commonly found in wetlands, along stream and lake banks, valleys, forest edges, and ditches. It can tolerate quite a lot of moisture, and has no issue growing in standing water. Awl-Fruited Sedge would be a wonderful rain garden addition. In part-shade Awl-Fruited Sedge can tolerate some drought if mulched heavily (Watered 1x/wk). It is a host plant for some species of Skipper butterflies, its seeds are eaten by birds, and leaves are used by some birds as nesting materials. Awl-Fruited Sedge is considered a cool season species, growing primarily in Spring and Fall with a Winter dormant period.
Each packet contains 100 seeds and germination instructions are included.
Awl Fruited Sedge at a glance
- Average growth dimensions - 2-3 ft tall x 1-2 ft wide
- Dormancy - Summer deciduous (cool weather sedge)
- Plant type - Perennial sedge
- Sun - Full sun - part shade
- Water - Wet - moist
- Flowering time - May - July
- Flower color - Green with brown highlights
- Soil preference - Highly adaptable as long as moisture requirements are met