Native Plant Trust

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