Carex bicknellii
Bicknell's Sedge
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Carex bicknellii can be found in North America from Eastern half of Canada and south to Kansas. It grows in dry and moist prairies, open woodlands and rocky areas. This Carex tolerates dry locations better than many sedges. It is useful for rain gardens, meadows, and areas where drought-tolerant plants are required. Bicknell’s Sedge grows in tufts of green, narrow, grasslike foliage and spreads by rhizomes. This native sedge grows in tufts of green, narrow foliage. Copper, oval-shaped seed heads appear in spring, giving it one of its common names. Carex bicknellii is named in honor of Eugene Pintard Bicknell (1859-1925), who is known for his keen observations of plant and animal life. Bicknell’s Sedge is listed as endangered in Maine, New York, Ohio, and Pennsylvania.
Zone
3-7
Growth Cycle
Cool
Features
- Native to North America
- Thrives in wet areas
- Drought Tolerant
- Bioretention/Rain Gardens
- Erosion control
- Meadow/Prairie Plantings
GROWER INFO & TIPS
- Growth rate: medium
- Can be grown in 1, 2 or 3 gallon
- Grow in well-drained soil
- Watering: keep evenly moist
- Fertilizing: slow-release fertilizer, low-medium rate
- Possible pests: no major pests
- Overwintering: cold frame with clear poly, do not overwater
*Note: please adapt these suggestions as needed to accommodate your local conditions.
LANDSCAPING INFO
- Drought tolerant once established
- Tolerates part shade and sun
- Colonizes by rhizomes
- Good for naturalizing and restoration projects
- Interesting oval-shaped seed heads in spring
- Delicate, fine-textured foliage with a tidy appearance
- Deer resistant
- Seeds provides food for birds
