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Carex stricta
Tussock Sedge
- Summary
- Additional Details
- » This wetland NATIVE can grow away from water's edge as long as plenty of moisture is provided.
- » Graceful, thin, deep green leaves arch to form grass clumps, or tussocks.
- » Hosts caterpillars of Appalachian Brown butterflies, and birds and turtles feed on the seeds.
- » Deer resistant.
- Height
- 2 - 3 ft
- Spread
- 3 - 5 ft
- Zone
- 5-8
- Color
- Green
- Categories
- Perennial
- Tags
- Amphibians; Attracts Butterflies; Native; Deer Resistant; Full Sun; Partial Sun
Plants listed are available subject to seasonality and grower's supply.