Carex lacustris

Lake bank sedge

More About Lake bank sedge

Spreads rapidly
Blue-green foliage
Blooms early to mid-summer

Carex lacustris, Lake bank sedge, is a rapidly spreading rhizomatous plant and a great soil stabilizer for an area with full sun. Lake bank sedge has very upright blue-green foliage and blooms in early to mid summer. Grows 1-2’ tall.

Height

1-2 ft

Bloom Color

Brown

USDA Hardiness Zone 5 - 7

Carex lacustris Characteristics & Attributes

Exposure

•	Sun
•	Partial Shade
•	Shade

Mature Height

•

1' - 2'

Spread Characteristics

•	Rhizomatous - Rapid

Season of Interest (Flowering)

•

Spring

Season of Interest (Foliage)

•	Spring
•	Summer
•	Fall

Pond Zonation

•	High Marsh - Saturated Soil
•	Low Marsh 0 - 6"

Foliage Color

•	Blue
•	Green

Wildlife Benefits

•	Amphibians
•	Cover
•	Food
•	Nesting
•	Songbirds
•	Waterfowl

Critter Resistance

•	Deer Resistant
•	Goose Resistant

Wetland Indicator Status

•

OBL

Plant Type

•	Bog/Marsh
•	Marginal
•	Sedge

Attributes

•	Drought Tolerant
•	Erosion Control
•	Fibrous Roots
•	Mass Planting
•	Native
•	Naturalizing
•	Storm Water Basin

USDA Hardiness Zone

•	5
•	6
•	7