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Bristly Sedge
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Bristly Bottlebrush Sedge - Carex comosa.
A perennial from the Cyperaceae family with dense, bristly ears.
Native to: North America.
Foliage: glossy green.
A plant with creeping rhizomes. Height of flowering plant: 60 cm.
Natural flowering period: June - August.
Hardiness zones: Z4 - Z10.
Soil requirements: marshy.
Use: suitable for cutting, as an aquatic (along river banks) or marsh plant.
Very unpretentious: after rooting, this sedge requires minimal care and feels great in humid conditions, where other plants have difficulty growing.
1.0 g = 1050 seeds.
A perennial from the Cyperaceae family with dense, bristly ears.
Native to: North America.
Foliage: glossy green.
A plant with creeping rhizomes. Height of flowering plant: 60 cm.
Natural flowering period: June - August.
Hardiness zones: Z4 - Z10.
Soil requirements: marshy.
Use: suitable for cutting, as an aquatic (along river banks) or marsh plant.
Very unpretentious: after rooting, this sedge requires minimal care and feels great in humid conditions, where other plants have difficulty growing.
1.0 g = 1050 seeds.
Carex comosa is an ideal plant for wetland restoration projects: its extensive root system helps stabilize soil and provides essential structure to wetland ecosystems, helping to purify water and create healthy habitats.
This plant has a natural resistance to many common insect pests, reducing the need for chemical pest control and promoting a more natural garden environment.
It is well adapted to our cool climate and soils, increasing its survival rate and reducing the need for additional watering and fertilization.
Supports biodiversity: the dense thickets and tall, spiny flowers of this sedge provide cover and nesting material for birds and small mammals, as well as food for a variety of native insects.
Its extensive root system helps prevent soil erosion, especially in wetlands subject to water movement. This makes it an excellent choice for stream banks, river banks, and naturalized rain gardens. With its unique, brush-like seed pods, this sedge adds texture and visual appeal to water gardens, pond edges, and other wet areas.
