Carex radiata (Straight-styled Wood Sedge) Permaculture First Photo By EPA

First Photo By EPA

This late summer to early fall blooming perennial sweeps the landscape with its cluster of regal blue blooms adding a deeper tone to the increasingly golden fall prairie

Photo 1 by: By solylunafamilia (Asiminier trilobé (pawpaw)) [CC BY 2

edging along paths or cottage gardens

Carex radiata (Straight-styled Wood Sedge) Permaculture First Photo By EPACarex radiata (Straight styled Wood Sedge) has slender dark green foliage that is exquisite when in isolated clumps. When planted in mass it can form a lush carpet similar to a ground cover. The seed heads look like fireworks exploding in spring. The seeds are great food for waterfowl and songbirds. One of our favorites! Sun Exposure Savanna Woodland Soil Conditions Wet, Wet Mesic Height 8" 12" Flower Color Green Flower Time April May Frequently Asked