Brome-like Sedge

Carex bromoides

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Type

Trees, Shrubs, & Vines

Forbs & Flowers

Grasses, Sedges, & Rushes

Conditions

Sun

Shade

Wet

Dry

Land Use

Obligate Wetland Plant almost always occurs in wetlands.

Facultative Wetland Usually occurs in wetlands but may occur in non-wetlands.

Facultative Plant occurs both in wetlands and in non-wetlands.

Facultative Upland Usually occurs in wetlands but may occur in non-wetlands.

Obligate Upland Plant almost always occurs in non-wetlands.

Forms attractive, dense clumps. Dried remnants of older leaf blades are usually persistent around the base. Cut back late winter or early spring. Prefers wet to consistently wet conditions and full sun to part shade. There is an orange cast to the plants when they are in fruit. Food source for several species of caterpillars. Attracts birds and ducks. Muskrats will sometimes feed on the roots.

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Details

Plant Type

Grasses, Sedges, and Rushes

Conditions

Sun

Wet

Native to Kentucky?

Native to Kentucky

Land Use

Facultative Wetland Usually occurs in wetlands but may occur in non-wetlands.

Project Uses

Bioswale / Rain Garden / Green Dry Basin

Constructed Wetland / Green Wet Basin

Wetland Restoration

Tendency to Spread

Low

Height (ft)

1-2

Flower Color

Green

Fall Showy?

Flowering Time

May