Carex cristatella (Crested Oval Sedge) Sun Exposure - Part Sun a distinctive tree

a distinctive tree

Soil Conditions Mesic to Mesic-Dry

The Importance of Pollinators

Seuss like and attract one of the most interesting of the local feathered species

Flower Color White/Green

Carex cristatella (Crested Oval Sedge) Sun Exposure - Part Sun a distinctive treeCrested Oval Sedge is a large sedge found in many high quality wet prairies, sedge meadows, and marshes but it can tolerate a fair amount of disturbance, including occasional flooding. This makes this sedge an excellent choice for restoration projects. Many butterflies, moths, and skippers use it as larval food and several species of birds consume the seeds. Sun Exposure Prairie Savanna Soil Conditions Wet, Wet Mesic Height 3' Flower Color Green