Short's Sedge (Carex shortiana)

A well-behaved, clump-forming sedge with showy seed structures. Many sedges act as host plants for several species of butterfly larvae. A number of birds consume the seeds.  Short's sedge is a medium sized sedge that would work well in rain gardens.

Uses:  Butterflies, birds, wildlife, rain gardens
Bloom time:  May and June

Height:  20 to 30 inches
Space:  18 to 24 inches

Sun:  Full sun to medium shade
Moisture:  Average to wet

Seeds:  Collect seeds in early June.  Sedge seeds often have a high percentage of dormant seeds, so they should be sown between late November and March.

• 200 seeds per packet
• 18,000 seeds per ounce
• 1 ounce per 500 square feet
• 5 pounds per acre