Carex crinita
Fringed Sedge
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Native to North America, Fringed Sedge is found in bottomland and moist upland prairies, as well as on the shores of streams and ponds. Occurs in disturbed areas, fields, woods, meadows, and marshes in mid North America to the east coast, except for Florida. Carex crinita produces an abundance of hanging seedheads, hence the name Fringed Sedge, and its specific epithet, crinita, indicates it is “long-haired.” It grows in an arching shape and forms elegant clumps. Fringed Sedge is useful for ditches, wet areas, rain gardens, bioswales, native gardens and shoreline stabilization. This native sedge tolerates shade and will grow well in moist-wet soil, and it may adapt to woodland gardens. It also provides food and cover for wildlife. One of our tallest sedges.
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: medium-fast (strong grower)
- 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
- Appears to be an easy grower with few problems
- 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
- Tolerates fluctuating water conditions
- Attractive plant for use in rain gardens and bioretention ponds
- Good plant for ditches and moist, abandoned areas
- Use on the shorelines of ponds and other bodies of water
- Tolerates shade
- Can grow in average garden soil (will not gain its full height)
- Interesting, hanging seed heads form in spring
