Bur Sedge

Interesting starry mace-like green seed heads form in May & persist into the fall, fresh green leaves up to 1/2" wide, clump forming, seed heads can be cut for use in fresh or dried arrangements, clay tolerant, good rain garden plant, host plant for the Appalachian Brown (Satyrodes appalachia) & Eyed Brown (S. eurydice) Butterflies and Mulberry Wing (Poanes massasoit).

2' tall
Plant Hardiness Zones: 4a-9b
Perennial
Deer Resistant

Native Range: sw. QC to MN, south to w. New England, LI, n. NJ, FL, AR, & OK. Rare in MA

Germination - Easy: Cold Stratify 4 weeks, then fluctuating temperatures (ie. put outdoors in spring)
(approx. 40 seeds per seed packet)

Bur Sedge in a 3.5 inch pot $13.50 (Temporarily Sold Out*)

Bur Sedge Seed Packet $5.00

*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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