Carex cristatella (Crested Oval Sedge) Seed

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Origin: US Native

Other Common Names: Crested Sedge

Duration: Perennial

Bloom Time: June-July

Height: 2' to 3'

Spacing: 15” to 18”

Light: Full Sun to Woodland

Soil Moisture: Wet to Medium

USDA Zone: 3a-8a

Germination: Fall plant or cold stratify for 1 to 3 months for best results. Sow seeds just below the soil surface at 70F and water.

Seeds Per Oz: 58000


A graceful prairie grass, this native sedge is a panoramic delight! Savoring wet-lands and boggy marshes, the 'Crested Sedge' can be a large part of game bird, waterfowl, and songbird diets. Topped with little spikelets, this native grass will be a stately addition to natures’ ever-changing portrait.

Carex cristatella (Crested Oval Sedge) Distribution Map
Carex cristatella (Crested Oval Sedge) Seed

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