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(Carex crinita)
Fringed Sedge (Carex crinita)
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Superior National Forest
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Estimated Native Range
Summary
Carex crinita, commonly known as Fringed Sedge, is a deciduous herbaceous perennial native to wet meadows, marshes, and stream banks in the Eastern United States and Southern Canada. This sedge typically grows to a height of 2-3 feet (0.6-0.9 meters) and a width of 1-2 feet (0.3-0.6 meters). It forms dense clumps of fine-textured, arching foliage, and produces drooping seed heads that give it a fringed appearance, particularly noticeable from late spring to mid-summer.
Fringed Sedge is valued for its ability to thrive in wet conditions and is often used in rain gardens, wetland restorations, and as a naturalizing plant along water features. It is also beneficial for erosion control due to its dense root system. In cultivation, it prefers full sun to part shade and requires consistently moist to wet soil conditions. While it is adaptable to various soil types, it performs best in soils with medium to slow drainage. Fringed Sedge is relatively low maintenance, but it can spread in ideal conditions, so it may require management to keep it within bounds.CC BY-SA 4.0
Fringed Sedge is valued for its ability to thrive in wet conditions and is often used in rain gardens, wetland restorations, and as a naturalizing plant along water features. It is also beneficial for erosion control due to its dense root system. In cultivation, it prefers full sun to part shade and requires consistently moist to wet soil conditions. While it is adaptable to various soil types, it performs best in soils with medium to slow drainage. Fringed Sedge is relatively low maintenance, but it can spread in ideal conditions, so it may require management to keep it within bounds.CC BY-SA 4.0
Plant Description
- Plant Type: Grass
- Height: 4-6 feet
- Width: 1-2 feet
- Growth Rate: Moderate
- Flower Color: N/A
- Flowering Season: Spring
- Leaf Retention: Evergreen
Growth Requirements
- Sun: Full Sun, Part Shade
- Water: Medium
- Drainage: Medium, Slow
Common Uses
Bird Garden, Deer Resistant, Erosion Control, Low Maintenance, Rabbit Resistant, Water Garden
Natural Habitat
Wet meadows, marshes, and stream banks in the Eastern United States and Southern Canada
Other Names
Common Names: Carex Crépu
Scientific Names: Carex crinita , Carex crinita var. morbida , Diemisa crinita , Neskiza crinita
GBIF Accepted Name: Carex crinita Lam.