Bristly Cattail Sedge
Carex frankii
Cyperaceae
An attractive mounding sedge of wet areas, with insignificant green flowers from May-June. Seeds form interesting spiky ovals which persist on the plant into the fall or until eaten by wildlife. Leaves are grasslike, forming a stout, orderly clump. Tolerates wet soil, erosion, and is ideal in rain gardens, wet woodlands, and wet meadows. The seeds are eaten by waterfowl, including many species of ducks.
2-3 foot tall
Plant Hardiness Zones: 5b-8b
Perennial
Deer Resistant
Native Range: NY south to FL, west to NM, and north to NE, IA, IL, and MI. Native to Canada in ON and BC. Considered rare in NY, NJ, and NE.
Germination - Easy: Cold Stratify 8 weeks.
Bristly Cattail Sedge in a 3.5 inch pot $13.50 (Temporarily Sold Out*)
*We normally carry this item but are temporarily sold out. We expect to have it available again as soon as our plants in production reach sufficient size/maturity or we harvest more seed. In some cases, plants may be recovering from caterpillar damage (Monarchs love our Milkweed), wind or hail damage, rampaging woodchucks, downed trees, or other natural issues. We are constantly updating our web site so please check back again.
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