New England Wild Flower Society

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Carex sprengelii

long-beaked sedge

Long-beaked sedge is a solidly clumping sedge with seed heads that add movement, texture and host plant services to a woodland garden.  


Height: 1-3 ft
Spread: 1-3 ft
Hardiness Zone: 3-7


Bloom Color: Insignificant

Characteristics & Attributes

Cultivation Status
• Species
Exposure
• Sun
• Part Shade
• Shade
Soil Moisture
• Wet
• Average
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
• Massing
• Specimen
• Groundcover
Growth Habit
• Compact/Clumping


North American Distribution


Arthur Haines (c) Arthur Haines
Arthur Haines (c) Arthur Haines