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Carex atherodes
A tall, robust sedge of Alberta's marshes, fens, and ditches. Forms dense stands 80–150 cm tall with long awned seed heads. Critical waterfowl nesting habitat and important for wetland water-level regulation. Recognize by the triangular stems typical of sedges: 'sedges have edges.'
Quick Facts
Distribution
Province-wide wetlands, Zone 1
Light
Full sun, wet
Bloom Time
June–July
Soil
Saturated, rich wetland soils
Water
High; tolerates standing water
Pet Safe— Generally considered safe around pets.
Growing & Cultivation
Propagation
Division of rhizome clumps in spring (easiest). Seed requires cold stratification and constant moisture to germinate.
