Long-Beaked Sedge (Carex sprengelii)

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Woodland foundation · Shade gardens Growing conditions Sun: Part shade to full shade Soil: Moist to average Plant details Size: ~1.5–2.5 ft tall × 1.5–2 ft wide Blooms: Mid to late spring Deer resistant: Yes Why we love it Fountain-shaped sedge with gracefully arching bright green foliage brings freshness and movement to shade plantings Wheat-like flowers and seeds appear in spring, adding subtle seasonal interest Dense roots help stabilize soil and reduce erosion Why wildlife loves it Seeds provide food for birds and small mammals Foliage offers shelter and cover Fun to see The long, drooping seed spikes that give this sedge its common name dangle elegantly from arching stems in spring Show more