Foothill Sedge | Carex tumilicola - Benton Soil And Water Conservation District

Foothill Sedge | Carex tumilicola

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According to Heritage Seedlings, Foothill Sedge is “one of our few upland prairie sedges. It forms large clumps and has delicate nodding flower heads.”

Plant Details

Habitats	Oak Woodland, Upland Prairie and Savanna
Mature Height	1-2 ft.
Shade Preference	full sun
Soil Tolerance	moist soils with some tolerance for dry.
Special Uses	Deer resistant

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Upland Prairie and Savanna

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