Cattail Sedge
Carex typhina
Overview
Cattail Sedge (Carex typhina) is a perennial sedge that thrives in moist soil. Growing up to 3 feet tall, the plant is topped with showy, stiff cattail-like spikes. Its green leaves have an interesting texture and appear to be ribbed. Its bloom time is late spring to mid-summer, when slender branched flowers appear. A hardy species, Cattail Sedge is drought tolerant and somewhat salt tolerant. It makes for an excellent garden and landscape plant and is a great choice for naturalized garden areas.
Care Guide
Watering
Frequent — every "3-4" days.
Light
full sun, part shade.
Pruning
Best pruned in March, April, May, June, July, August, September, February, March, April, May, June, July.
Propagation
Division, Cutting, Seed Propagation, Layering Propagation
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