Plant Names
Carex cristatella
Crested Sedge
Carex accrêté
Plant Characteristics
Bloom Colour: Blue
Bloom Period: May - Jun
Max Height: 3.0 feet
Max Width: 2.0 feet
Light Condition:
Soil conditions:
Lifespan:
Perennial
plants that will that come back year after year
Special Features and Considerations:
Seed and plant distribution status
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Fun Facts
Crested Oval Sedge is a species of sedge native to Eastern North America and is common in many different kinds of wetlands.
This sedge species is distinguished from other sedges by the clusters of round spikey parts that grow at the tops of the plant. As its natural habitat is wetlands this plant prefers consistent moisture.
This sedge species is distinguished from other sedges by the clusters of round spikey parts that grow at the tops of the plant. As its natural habitat is wetlands this plant prefers consistent moisture.
Plant Location
Distribution according to VASCAN
Ephemeral
Native
Introduced
Excluded
Extirpated
Doubtful
Absent
Canadensis
Ecological Benefits
Substitute For Non-Native Plants
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