Bur Sedge
Carex grayi, or Bur Sedge, is a beautiful ornamental sedge, suitable for pond margins, water features, or any setting with consistent moisture. The remarkable spiked flowers form star-like seed heads which persist into autumn and winter for extended seasonal …
Soil Type | Clay, Loam |
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Soil Moisture | Medium, Moist, Wet |
Sun Exposure | Full Sun, Partial |
Height | 2' - 3' |
Bloom Color | Green |
Bloom Time | May, June, July |
Spacing | 1' |
Hardiness Zones | 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9 |
Root Type | Rhizome |
Benefits | Birds, Deer Resistant |
Carex grayi, or Bur Sedge, is a beautiful ornamental sedge, suitable for pond margins, water features, or any setting with consistent moisture. The remarkable spiked flowers form star-like seed heads which persist into autumn and winter for extended seasonal interest. The unique seeds are a source of food for waterfowl as well as songbirds, making this a good sedge species for the water garden or wildlife garden. Bur Sedge spreads slowly to form an attractive clump in medium to wet soils.