Carex rostrata
Beaked Sedge (Carex rostrata) is an herbaceous perennial plant and is a member of the Cyperaceae family. It is native to eastern North America, from Newfoundland and Labrador to Florida and Texas, as well as areas in Arizona and New Mexico. This species grows in moist to wet habitats such as shores of lakes, bogs, marshes, swamps, and ditches. It has green, flat, wide leaves and a rhizome root system. The flowerhead is a spike with reddish-brown scales. The fruits are dark brown and slightly three-sided, resembling the beak of a duck, hence the common name. Beaked Sedge is an important species for conservation and can be used for erosion control if planted in areas around lakes, rivers, and streams.
Sunlight
Full Sun
Water Needs
medium
Water Every
7-10 days
Sun Needs
full-sun
Growth
Low
Care Level
Low
Divide root ball in spring, replant sections immediately
Start seeds indoors 6-8 weeks before last frost date
Take 4-6" cuttings in spring, root in water or moist soil
Bend stem to soil surface, cover lightly, roots form in 4-6 weeks
Good For:
Consider Carefully:
Needs at least 6 hours of direct sunlight daily. Place in the sunniest spot in your garden.
Keep soil consistently moist but not waterlogged. Water when top inch of soil is dry.