Carex comosa - Bristly sedge

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Native Wetland Plants

Carex comosa

Bristly sedge

More About Bristly sedge

  • Slow spreading obligate for erosion control
  • Cool season grass for mass planting
  • Year round interest

Carex comosa, Bristly sedge, is a member of the sedge family has a bristly bloom that acts like Velcro.  Bristly sedge stands from 1-2 ½’ tall with wide light green foliage. It prefers full sun but will tolerate part shade and spreads slowly. Great food source and cover for wildlife.

Bloom Color

Green

Carex comosa Characteristics & Attributes

Exposure
• Sun
• Partial Shade
Mature Height
• 2' - 4'
Spread Characteristics
• Clumping
• Prolific Seeder
Season of Interest (Flowering)
• Spring
• Summer
Season of Interest (Foliage)
• Spring
• Summer
Pond Zonation
• High Marsh - Saturated Soil
• Low Marsh 0 - 6"
Foliage Color
• Green
Wildlife Benefits
• Amphibians
• Cover
• Food
• Waterfowl
Critter Resistance
• Deer Resistant
Wetland Indicator Status
• OBL
Plant Type
• Bog/Marsh
• Marginal
• Sedge
Attributes
• Drought Tolerant
• Erosion Control
• Fibrous Roots
• Great Foliage
• Mass Planting
• Native
• Naturalizing
• Rain Garden
• Storm Water Basin
• Winter Persistant
USDA Hardiness Zone
• 6