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Bebb's Oval Sedge Seeds

Carex bebbii

5.00 (2 reviews)
  • HOW TO GROW
  • FAST FACTS
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HOW TO GROW

Sowing: Direct sow either in late fall or early spring. Plant the seed just below the surface of the soil, compacting the soil very firmly. For spring planting, mix the seeds with moist sand and store in the refrigerator for 60 days before planting. Keep the soil lightly moist until germination.

Growing: Water seedlings regularly until they become established. This plant prefers moist, sandy soil and has very low tolerance to drought.

Seed Saving: At the end of the season, the seed heads will begin to turn from green to brown. Remove them as soon as they ripen to their mature brown color, and spread them out to dry. Thresh them to separate the seed from the stems. Store the seed in a cool, dry place.

FAST FACTS

Common Names: Bebb's Sedge

Latin Name: Carex bebbii

Species Origin: US Native Grass or Sedge

Type: Native Grasses, Cool Season

Life Cycle: Perennial

USDA Zones: 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8

US Regions: Mountain, Arid/Desert, Plains/Texas, Midwest, Northern, Northeast

Seeds per Ounce: 34,500

Stratification: Cold/Wet for 8 Weeks

Germination Ease: Stratify 8 Weeks

Sunlight: Full Sun

Height: 30 Inches

Color: Green, Brown

Bloom Season: Blooms Early Summer

Bebb's Oval Sedge Seeds 5.0
Review By Mitchell Bron / Bron & Sons

Bebbs Oval Sedge

Great packaging & fast shipping. Looking forward to doing more business with Everwilde in the future.

Bebb's Oval Sedge Seeds 5.0
Review By Bebb's Oval Sedge Seeds

Incredible sprouts

Despite daily temps of 108+ degrees daily, these seeds germinated as strong sprouts by Day 5. It will be a gr8 tortoise supplement in a short time.

Size Price Quantity
XL Mylar Packet (~250 Seeds) $3.48 -+
1/4 Oz Mylar (7.09g) $20.30 -+
1 Oz Mylar (~34,500 Seeds) $58.00 -+
1/4 Lb Mylar (113g) $232.00 Notify Me
1 Lb Bulk Bag (454g) $870.00 -+
5 Lb Bulk Bag (2.27kg) $3,915.00 -+
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DESCRIPTION

Because it thrives in marshy and wet areas, this attractive sedge has become a crucial plant for wetland restoration. This cool-season native perennial needs a lot of sunlight and bears distinct, bristly seed heads, which the birds find attractive.
This attractive native sedge was named in honor of Michael Schuck Bebb, a 19th century botanist who did extensive research on native plant species. Because it thrives in marshy and wet areas, this particular sedge has become a crucial plant for wetland restoration. The genus name "Carex" comes from a Greek word meaning "to cut," referring to the distinctive sharp edges of most sedges. The name "sedge" has the same meaning, only comes from Latin.

HOW TO GROW

Sowing: Direct sow either in late fall or early spring. Plant the seed just below the surface of the soil, compacting the soil very firmly. For spring planting, mix the seeds with moist sand and store in the refrigerator for 60 days before planting. Keep the soil lightly moist until germination.

Growing: Water seedlings regularly until they become established. This plant prefers moist, sandy soil and has very low tolerance to drought.

Seed Saving: At the end of the season, the seed heads will begin to turn from green to brown. Remove them as soon as they ripen to their mature brown color, and spread them out to dry. Thresh them to separate the seed from the stems. Store the seed in a cool, dry place.

FAST FACTS

Common Names: Bebb's Sedge

Latin Name: Carex bebbii

Species Origin: US Native Grass or Sedge

Type: Native Grasses, Cool Season

Life Cycle: Perennial

USDA Zones: 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8

US Regions: Mountain, Arid/Desert, Plains/Texas, Midwest, Northern, Northeast

Seeds per Ounce: 34,500

Stratification: Cold/Wet for 8 Weeks

Germination Ease: Stratify 8 Weeks

Sunlight: Full Sun

Height: 30 Inches

Color: Green, Brown

Bloom Season: Blooms Early Summer

Reviews

5.00
Global Rating: 5.00 from 2 reviews
5.0

Review By Mitchell Bron / Bron & Sons

Bebbs Oval Sedge

Great packaging & fast shipping. Looking forward to doing more business with Everwilde in the future.

5.0

Review By Bebb's Oval Sedge Seeds

Incredible sprouts

Despite daily temps of 108+ degrees daily, these seeds germinated as strong sprouts by Day 5. It will be a gr8 tortoise supplement in a short time.