Carex squarrosa
Narrow-leaved Cattail Sedge
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Carex squarrosa has a widespread native range, which encompasses the Eastern half of North America. It is found in wet meadows and prairies, flood plains, and forest edges. Narrow-leaved Cattail Sedge has narrow, green foliage and it forms small clumps. Attractive, spikey, green seedheads appear in late spring. Carex squarrosa is useful for ditches, wet areas, and meadows. Tolerates shade. Narrow-leaved Cattail Sedge is also called Squarrose Sedge. Its specific epithet, squarossa, is Latin for “scaly and rough,” perhaps referring to the green, spiky seedheads found on this native sedge.
Zone
4-8
Growth Cycle
Cool
Features
- Native to North America
- Thrives in wet areas
- Shade Tolerant
- Bioretention/Rain Gardens
- Bioswales/Vegetated swales
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 shade and sun
- Add to meadow plantings, ditches, wet areas
- Spreads by rhizomes
- Good for naturalizing and restoration projects
- Interesting, green, bristly seed heads in spring last all season
- Attractive, vase-shaped habit
- Bristly seed heads rise just above narrow foliage
- Seed heads are beautiful in flower arrangements
