New England Wild Flower Society

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Carex lurida

sallow sedge

Sallow sedge is a lush grower for average to wet conditions and has a relatively showy seed head. It is a host plant for skipper butterflies and moths. Sallow sedge works well as a companion to herbaceous perennials with showy flowers.    


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


Bloom Color: Insignificant

Characteristics & Attributes

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


North American Distribution


Arieh Tal (c) Arieh Tal
Arieh Tal (c) Arieh Tal
Arthur Haines (c) Arthur Haines
Arthur Haines (c) Arthur Haines