Carex spectabilis
Description
Showy Sedge occurs in the wet soil of meadows or rocky slopes where snow banks linger from 5800-12,000 ft. The plant is one to two feet tall. Showy Sedge likes full sun and part sun, and seasonal flooding. The foliage of Carex spectabilis, like many sedges, resembles iris leaves. Their leaves are long, flat, and shiny. Carex spectabilis has inconspicuous yellow flowers; the flower stalk and bracts are green and more showy than the tiny flowers.
Characteristics
Carex spectabilis Showy Sedge tolerates seasonal flooding.
Carex spectabilis Showy Sedge's foliage color is silver and type is stressdeciduous.
Carex spectabilis Showy Sedge's flower color is yellow.
Communities
Communities for Carex spectabilis Showy Sedge:Alpine Fell-Fields, Red Fir Forest and Mountain Meadow.
Ranges for Carex spectabilis
| ph: | 4.00 to 7.00 |
|---|---|
| usda: | 5 to 7 |
| height[m]: | 0.20 to 1.00 |
| width[m]: | 0.20 to 1.00 |
| rainfall[cm]: | 127.00 to 450.00 |
Plants available Online
| Gallon | Price |
|---|---|
| 34 | $ 7.99 |
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