Carex hirsutella

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Common Name: Hairy Green Sedge, Fuzzy Wuzzy Sedge

Part sun, medium to moderately dry moisture level, prefers somewhat sterile soil containing sand, rocky material or clay.  3 feet height.

Germination Code:  C(60)

Native Region:  Statewide

Cool season.  This is an upland sedge that is usually found in dry open woodlands.  Attracts butterflies and birds.

Hairy Green Sedge, Fuzzy Wuzzy Sedge - Carex hirsutella
Photo Courtesy of John Hilty http://www.illinoiswildflowers.info/