Carex lupulina

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Common Name: Hop Sedge

Full to part sun, wet to moderately wet moisture level, prefers fertile soil but tolerates most soils except rocky, moderately acid to neutral pH.  1-4 feet height, spreads at a moderate rate by re-seeding.

Germination Code:  C(60)

Native Region:  ?

Cool season.  Loves wet woods, pond edges, swamps and ditches.  Ideal plant for wetland restoration.  Attracts butterflies.

Hop Sedge - Carex lupulina
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Hop Sedge - Carex lupulina 2
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