Description
Carex typhina (also called Fowl Meadow Sedge, among many other common names) is a perennial sedge that grows in tufts. It is native to North America, Europe, and Asia, and is found in wet meadows, marshes, and along streams and lakes. It has a long, narrow, light green leaf blade and a yellow-brown flower spike.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Carex typhina is a small, greenish-brown spikelet with a single pistillate scale. The seed is a small, dark brown nutlet. The seedlings have a single, narrow leaf with a pointed tip.
Cultivation and Propagation
Carex typhina is a perennial sedge that grows in moist, shady areas. It is easy to propagate from seed, and can also be propagated from division. It prefers moist, well-drained soil and can tolerate some shade. It is best grown in full sun or partial shade.