Hop Sedge (Carex lupulina)

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A large, showy, clump-forming sedge with distinctive seed clusters. A great rain garden plant and very beneficial to wildlife.

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Item #: CALUP

Binomial Carex lupulina

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Common hop sedge is a large, clump-forming, grass-like plant with showy spikelets of achenes (seed clusters). A variety of insects use the plant, either as food or cover or both. The insects in turn feed birds, frogs, and other wildlife. The seeds are also a valuable food source for wildlife.

Uses: Ornamental, butterflies, deer tolerant, birds

Bloom time: June - Sept

Height: 2 to 3.5 feet

Space: 1.5 to 2.5 feet

Sun: Sun to medium shade

Moisture: moist to wet

Seed: Most seed is dormant and will need 6 weeks or more of cold moist stratification.

200 seeds per packet
3,600 seeds per ounce
1 ounce per 225 square feet

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