Carex densa (Dudley’s Sedge)

Plant Description: grows as an evergreen, compact grass-like tuft. Leaves are narrow with a prominent folded vein along the middle and occasionally covered in brown spots. Inflorescence is a tightly clustered panicle arising terminally on 5 in long stems and is comprised of 10 spikelets. Florets and fruit apparent between June and August.

• Height: 18-28″
• Width: 18-28″
• Watering needs: Moist to wet soil, tolerates seasonal flooding
• Sun needs: Sun, partial shade
• Soil needs: Moist soil, prefers riparian environment
• Portland Plant List (Backyard Habitat Certification): Yes

Landscape Use and Ecological Function: found in wetlands, riparian zones, and moist meadows up to elevations of 4900 ft (1500 m). Carex densa can be used as a rain garden or bioswale plant.

*Photo by SevenOaks Nursery*