Description
Carex uncinioides (also called False Hook-fruited 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
Carex uncinioides has small yellow-green flowers that are borne in a dense spike. The seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings are grass-like with long, narrow leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Carex uncinioides is a perennial plant that is best grown in moist, well-drained soil in full sun or partial shade. It can be propagated by division in spring or autumn. It can also be propagated from seed, which should be sown in spring in a cold frame.
Where to Find Carex uncinioides
Carex uncinioides is native to the United States and can be found in moist meadows, riverbanks, and wetlands.