Carex lurida - Shallow/Lurid Sedge

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Lurid sedge is an obligate wetland species found almost always in moist to wet areas. It forms tufts at the basil leaves and has culms up to 2 1/2 feet long.

Spiklets (seed heads) are usually yellowish in color and are of a medium size.

Does well in full sun to part shade. 

Found in the eastern half of the United States and Canada.

What is Stratification?

Seed Envelopes contain approximately 0.02 ounces of seed and cover about 5 to 10 square feet. 

Flower Color: Green and Beige

Height: 2 to 3 Feet

Light Requirements: Full Sun to Partial Shade

Soil Hydrology: Fine, Medium or Coarse Textured Soils

Bloom Time: June to July

Plant Type: Perennial

Stratification: Cold Moist (CM) 75 Days