Carex atherodes (Hairy-leaved Lake Sedge) Sedge only occurring in Van Buren

only occurring in Van Buren County Michigan

it will tolerate prairie sun as it is an understory plant to larger species

deep roughs on golf courses

Fine delicate foliage grows to form dense tufts that can be used in rain gardens to for a unique texture

Carex atherodes (Hairy-leaved Lake Sedge) Sedge only occurring in Van BurenDo you want a tough wetland plant to stand up against reed canary? You have found your sedge! Carex atherodes (Hairy leaved Lake Sedge) is around three to four feet, it is a large upright sedge for any wet to wet mesic situation and tolerates seasonal flooding along streams and ditches. Skippers, butterflies, and moths use this sedge's leaves for food as a larval host, while a large variety of birds consume the seeds as high value feed. It will form