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Slough Sedge

Carex obnupta

Categories
Grass
Native

Plant Description

Grass-like perennial sedge that is semi-tuft forming with creeping rhizomes. Very hardy and tolerates a wide variety of light levels and moisture regimes. May be aggressive in moist areas. Good for stabilizing soil along waterways.

Plant Details

Life Forms
Grass or Grass-like
Habitats
Bottomland forests
Ditches
Floodplains
Gravel bars
Lakes
Little Habitats
Marshes
Ponds
Residential yards
Riparian areas
Riparian forests
Streams
Swamps
Waterways
Wet prairies
Wetlands
Soil and Moisture Conditions
Dry to wet
Special Uses
Evergreen
Provides soil stabilization
Provides wildlife habitat
Shade Preference
Full shade
Full sun
Part shade
Mature Height 2-4 feet
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