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Carex bicknellii
Prairie Sedge
- » Deer resistant
- » Drought tolerant
- » Seeds attract songbirds
- » Suitable for rain gardens
- Category:Perennial
- Hardiness Zone:3-7
- Height:18-36 in
- Spread:18-24 in
- Bloom Color: Green Shades, Yellow Shades
Long, green, narrow foliage forms an open, spiky tuft in spring with small seed heads at the top in May. Perfect for massing, this selection is ideal for rain gardens yet it is drought-tolerant enough for drier areas. Dried seed attracts native songbirds!
Attributes
| • | Native |
Foliage Color
| • | Green |
Maintenance and Care
| • | Drought Tolerant |
Attracts Wildlife
| • | Attracts Songbirds |
Critter Resistance
| • | Deer Resistant |
Growing & Maintenance Tips for Carex bicknellii
Thrives in partial to full shade. Feed yearly with an organic fertilizer. Cut back aging foliage in late winter before spring flush.