Bareroot | Carex lurida | Shallow Sedge | Wetland Restoration

Description: Introducing Carex lurida, a stunning native sedge that will add a touch of natural beauty to any garden. This versatile plant is a must-have for anyone looking to create a low-maintenance and wildlife-friendly landscape. With its attractive, bright green foliage and unique seed heads, Carex lurida is the perfect choice for gardeners who want to add a touch of natural diversity to their landscape. Its compact size makes it an excellent choice for small gardens or naturalized areas, while its hardy nature ensures that it will thrive in a range of soil types and light conditions. Carex lurida is also a great choice for attracting wildlife to your garden. Its seed heads are a popular food source for a range of birds, while its fibrous and rhizomatous root system helps stabilize soil in wet areas. This makes it an excellent choice for wetland and shoreline restoration projects. Planting Carex lurida (Sallow Sedge) in your garden can bring a range of benefits. Here are a few reasons why you should consider adding this stunning native plant to your landscape: Low Maintenance: Carex lurida is an easy-to-care-for plant that requires little maintenance once established, making it a great choice for busy gardeners. It is also drought-tolerant and can withstand a range of light conditions, from full sun to partial shade. Wildlife-Friendly: The unique seed heads of Carex lurida are a popular food source for a variety of birds, such as finches and sparrows. By attracting these birds, Carex lurida can help enhance the biodiversity of your garden and bring a new dimension of life to your landscape. Versatility: Carex lurida can be grown in a range of settings, from wet meadows to drier upland habitats, making it a versatile addition to your garden. Its compact size also makes it an excellent choice for small gardens or naturalized areas. Soil Stabilization: The fibrous and rhizomatous root system of Carex lurida helps stabilize soil in wet areas, making it an excellent choice for wetland and shoreline restoration projects. It can also help prevent soil erosion and sedimentation in these areas. Natural Beauty: With its attractive bright green foliage and unique seed heads, Carex lurida can add a touch of natural beauty to any landscape. Its seed heads are also a striking addition to flower arrangements, making it a great choice for cut flower gardens. Overall, planting Carex lurida in your garden is a great way to enhance its natural beauty, attract wildlife, stabilize soil in wet areas, and add an element of natural diversity to your landscape. *Planting Guide Included* Hardiness Zones: 3-8 Sunlight: Full Sun, Part Shade Season of Interest: Summer, Fall, Spring Life Cycle: Perennial Bloom Time: May to September Bloom Color: Green to Brown Height: 1.5'-3' Spread: 1'-2' Water Needs: Wet, High Maintenance: Low Soil Type: Clay, Loam, Sand Soil pH: Acid, Alkaline, Neutral Soil Drainage: Poorly Drained, Moist but Well-Drained Shipping Information:We don't want you to have any worries about your plant when it ships! We are a fresh to order nursery so we have no stock on the shelf. This is to allow us to provide you with the healthiest plants we possibly can! We collect and send out plants Monday and Tuesday so they won’t get stuck in the mail over the weekend. We label each species of plants individually with their scientific and common name. We fill the excess space in the package with air pillows and packing paper to prevent the plants from receiving damage during shipping. Carbon Emission Statement:We carbon-offset by using recycled boxes and packing material from our local area whenever we can, and as much as we can! As a Fresh-To-Order Nursery it's part of the job to try helping ensure that Earth lasts for generations ahead. While providing beautiful plants in these areas also requires taking care of the plants that grow there. Harvesting only occurs on acres pure untouched marsh or wetlands which provide habitats for wildlife, both now and hopefully for many years to come! It is our mission to preserve these areas.

Price: 5 USD

Location: Portville, New York

End Time: 2024-01-21T22:09:08.000Z

Shipping Cost: 7.25 USD