Clump-forming sedge that grows well in many conditions. Provides food and cover for wildlife.
Native Plant Database
Header Photo: Mervin Wallace
Bush’s Sedge
Carex bushii
Plant Type: Grasses / Sedges / Rushes
Native Environment: Prairie
Season of Interest: Mid (May - June)
Main Color:
Fall Color:
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Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Medium Sun/Average Shade
Soil
Moisture
Dry, Moderate, High
Nature Attracting
Butterfly
Wildlife Benefit
Cover
Animal
Resistance
Deer Resistant
Size
Height:
12 to
24
inches
Spread:
16 to
24
inches
Size
Height: 12 to
24
inches
Spread: 16 to
24
inches
Size
Height: 12 to
24
inches
Spread: 16 to
24
inches
Typical Landscape Use
Establishment and Care Instructions
For a more formal look, trim dead foliage before plants leaf out in early spring.
Special Features
Special Usage
Ground Cover, Rainscaping
Basic Description
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