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Grasses, sedges and wildflowers
Slough sedge
Carex obnupta
In stockNative to the USRestorationErosion controlLandscape
Slough sedge is a deciduous grass and sedge that reaches about 3 feet at maturity, with a rapid growth rate. Up to about 4 feet tall.
Water
High
Light
Part shade
Hardiness
Zone 6
Mature height
3 ft
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Growing guide
- Growth habit
- Deciduous Grass/Grass-like
- Mature size
- Up to about 4 feet tall.
- Growth rate
- Rapid
- Water needs
- High; low drought tolerance once established
- Light
- Part Shade
- Cold hardiness
- To -3°F (about USDA Zone 6)
- Salt tolerance
- Medium
- Bloom
- Not Applicable · Jul, Aug
Wildlife and uses
Good for: Restoration, Erosion control, Landscape
Sources
Hardiness zone is estimated from the USDA minimum temperature. Uses are suggested from USDA plant traits.



