New England Wild Flower Society

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Carex intumescens

great bladder sedge

Greater bladder sedge has shiny foliage and show-stopping seed heads that are impossible to ignore. This species can handle a range of conditions, but prefers moist soils and sun to part shade. 


Height: 1-3 ft
Spread: 1-2 ft
Hardiness Zone: 3-9


Bloom Color: Insignificant

Characteristics & Attributes

Cultivation Status
• Species
Exposure
• Sun
• Part Shade
Soil Moisture
• Wet
• Average
Ecoregion
• (58) Northeastern Highlands
• (83) Eastern Great Lakes Lowlands
• (59) Northeastern Coastal Zone
• (84) Atlantic Coastal Pine Barrens
• (82) Acadian Plains and Hills
Ornamental Interest
• Summer Fruit
Attracts Wildlife
• Host Plant
Landscape Use
• Naturalize
• Specimen
• Groundcover
• Rain Garden
• Massing
Growth Habit
• Compact/Clumping


North American Distribution


John Lynch (c) Native Plant Trust
John Lynch (c) Native Plant Trust
Evan Bean (c) Native Plant Trust
Evan Bean (c) Native Plant Trust