Carex lurida
Lurid Sedge
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Carex lurida has a widespread native range, which encompasses the eastern half of North America. It is found in wet meadows, marshes, the edges of bodies of water, open swamp forests, ditches, and wetlands. Lurid Sedge is also found in wet or moist sandy, acidic soil. Its foliage is bright yellow green and grows in an attractive cascading clump. It spreads by short rhizomes. Spikey, green seedheads appear in late spring. Carex lurida is useful for ditches and wet areas and it can adapt to average soil. Tolerates some shade. Useful in rain gardens, bioswales, ditches, and wet areas. Lurid Sedge is also called Shallow Sedge. Lurida comes from the Latin luridus referring the yellow cast on its green foliage and seedheads.
Zone
3-8
Growth Cycle
Cool
Features
- Native to North America
- Thrives in wet areas
- Shade Tolerant
- Bioretention/Rain Gardens
- Bioswales/Vegetated swales
- Meadow/Prairie Plantings
GROWER INFO & TIPS
- Growth rate: fast
- 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; can be overwintered outdoors
*Note: please adapt these suggestions as needed to accommodate your local conditions.
LANDSCAPING INFO
- Tolerates part shade and sun
- Interesting, green, bristly seed heads in spring
- Good for naturalizing and restoration projects
- Spreads by rhizomes
- Tolerates temporary flooding
- Deer resistant
