Description
Carex lurida (also called Lurid Sedge, among many other common names) is a perennial sedge of the family Cyperaceae, native to Europe and western Asia. It is a tufted plant with long, narrow leaves, and its flowers are borne in a spike. It grows in moist, grassy places, such as meadows, marshes, and wet pastures.
Uses & Benefits
Carex lurida is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks, and is also used as a ground cover. It has a number of medicinal uses, including treating skin conditions, reducing inflammation, and treating respiratory problems.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Carex lurida has small yellow-green flowers that are borne on spikes. The seeds are small, brown and triangular in shape. The seedlings are slender with long, narrow leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Carex lurida is a perennial sedge that grows in moist to wet soils in full sun to part shade. It can be propagated by division or by seed. Seeds should be sown in the fall or early spring in a moist, well-drained soil. Division should be done in the spring or fall. The plant should be divided into small clumps and replanted in moist soil.
Where to Find Carex lurida
Carex lurida can be found in moist woods, meadows, and along streams in North America, Europe, and Asia.