Northeastern Sedge

A relatively small sedge most frequently found on the edges of lakes and rivers or along the margins of wetland areas. Produces inconspicuous green and yellow brush-like flowers in May, ultimately forming spiky cones of seed which persist into the fall. Leaves are grasslike, growing up and outward from a central underground rosette. Tolerates poorly-drained soil, peat, and sand. Host plant for the Eyed Brown Butterfly (Satyrodes eurydice) and supports a wide variety of insect species (in turn supporting many species of songbird). Makes great cover for insects and small birds, and supports a huge number of native animals, from moose to mud turtles and black bears, who eat the foliage, to muskrats, who eat the pithy stems, to sandpipers, rails, sparrows and ducks, who feast on the seeds. Generally found growing in high quality wetlands and tends to prefer somewhat acid conditions, but will also grow in such varied conditions as wet parts of old agricultural fields. Spreads slowly by rhizomes and seeds.

6-20 inch tall
Plant Hardiness Zones: 2a-6a
Perennial
Deer Resistant

Native Range: ME south to NJ, west to IL, north to MN. Native to Canada in SK, MB, ON, QC, NB, and NS. Rare in NY, NJ, PA, OH, and IL

Germination - Easy: Cold Stratify 8 weeks

Northeastern Sedge Seed Packet $5.00

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