Carex lurida - Lurid sedge

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Native Wetland Plants

Carex lurida

Lurid sedge

More About Lurid sedge

  • Shorter clumping sedge with attractive spikelet (seed head)
  • Wetland habitat

Carex lurida, Lurid sedge, is a versatile lower growing sedge that forms dense tufted colonies in full sun and loose patches in the shade. Carex lurida is a great plant for soil stabilization along pond and stream banks. Lurid sedge blooms in early summer and can grow up to 3’ tall, but typically stays in the 1-2’ range.

Bloom Color

White

Carex lurida Characteristics & Attributes

Exposure
• Sun
• Partial Shade
• Shade
Mature Height
• 1' - 2'
Spread Characteristics
• Clumping
• Prolific Seeder
Season of Interest (Flowering)
• Spring
• Summer
Season of Interest (Foliage)
• Spring
• Summer
• Fall
• Winter
Pond Zonation
• High Marsh - Saturated Soil
• Low Marsh 0 - 6"
Foliage Color
• 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
• Erosion Control
• Fibrous Roots
• Mass Planting
• Native
• Naturalizing
• Rain Garden
• Storm Water Basin
USDA Hardiness Zone
• 3
• 4
• 5
• 6
• 7
• 8
• 9