Inflated Sedge
Carex vesicaria
Overview
Inflated Sedge (Carex vesicaria) is a hardy, water-loving perennial grass native to Europe, Asia and the northern United States. It typically ens in shallow water or wet soil and has a spreading habit up to 20-30 cm in diameter. Its linear leaves are typically dull green or grayish-green in color, and it has distinctive, inflated seed or bracts which are inflated and tinged with purple. Inflated Sedge provides great wildlife cover and can be an excellent addition to wetland gardens. It's also tolerant of salt and drought, making it an ideal choice for coastal or dry areas.
Care Guide
Watering
Minimal — every "2-3" days.
Light
full sun, part shade.
Pruning
Best pruned in March, April, May, June, July, March, April, May.
Propagation
Division, Seed Propagation, Cutting, Layering Propagation
Related plants
Other plants you might like if you grow Inflated Sedge.
American Alpine Lady Fern
Athyrium distentifolium var. americanum
Arctic Hare's Foot Sedge
Carex glareosa subsp. glareosa|Carex lachenalii Schkuhr
arrow bamboo
Pseudosasa japonica
Bigleaf Sedge
Carex amplifolia
Blackened Sedge
Carex epapillosa
Boreal Bog Sedge
Carex magellanica subsp. irrigua
Buffalograss
Bouteloua dactyloides
Button Sedge
Carex bullata