Fringed Sedge (Carex crinita)

Fringed Sedge (Carex crinita) is an excellent choice for wetland restoration and rain gardens. The seeds of Fringed Sedge provide a food source for a variety of wildlife such as wetland birds and even small mammals. Its foliage provides shelter for smaller mammals and amphibians. Fringed Sedge is also an excellent choice for preventing stream bank soil erosion. Light: Full Sun, Part Shade Moisture: Moist to Wet Soil Type: Clay, Loam, Peat, Sandy, or Gravelly soils Soil pH: 5 – 7.5 Average Height: 2- 4 Feet Native Region: Eastern and Central North America Wildlife: Host caterpillars of Eyed Brown Butterflies and several species of Skippers and moths