Description
Carex feta (also called Soft Sedge, among many other common names) is a perennial sedge, native to North America. It has a clump-forming habit, with narrow, arching, light green leaves and small, brownish-green flowers. It prefers full sun to partial shade and moist, well-drained soils. It is often found in meadows, prairies, and open woodlands.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Carex feta 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 feta is a perennial sedge that grows in clumps and can reach up to 2 feet in height. It prefers moist, shady areas and can tolerate some drought. It is propagated by division in the spring or by seed. The seed should be sown in a cold frame in the fall or early spring. The divisions should be planted in moist, shady areas.
Where to Find Carex feta
Carex feta can be found in wet woods, bogs, and wet meadows in the eastern United States and Canada.