Description
Carex felixii (also called Felix's Sedge, among many other common names) is a perennial sedge with a clump-forming habit, growing up to 30 cm tall. It is native to North America, where it is found in wet meadows, marshes, and along streams. It has long, narrow, green leaves and small, yellow-brown flowers.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Carex felixii is a small, yellowish-green spikelet, with a single stamen. The seed is a small, dark brown nutlet. The seedlings are slender, with a single, erect stem and two or three leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Carex felixii is a perennial sedge that grows in clumps. It prefers moist, well-drained soils in full sun to partial shade. Propagation is by division of the clumps in spring or by seed. Seeds should be sown in a cold frame in autumn or spring.
Where to Find Carex felixii
Carex felixii can be found in moist meadows, marshes, and other wet areas in North America and Europe.