Sawbeak Sedge

Carex stipata

Photo Credit: Rob Routledge, Sault College, Bugwood.org

Photo Credit: Jim Pisarowicz, wikimedia, public domain

Photo Credit: Donovan Stewart Correll and Helen B. Correll., wikimedia, public domain

Plant Description

Sawbeak sedge has thin leaves and forms dense fountains of foliage in sunny wetland gardens. Planted in soggy areas, it helps to stabilize the soil and filter water with its sprawling, fast-growing rhizomes.

Plant Details

Life Forms	Grass or Grass-like
Habitats	Bottomland forests Gardens Marshes Wet prairies Wetlands
Soil and Moisture Conditions	Moist to wet Poorly drained Seasonally flooded soil
Special Uses	Erosion control Good for shady woodland garden Good groundcover Herbaceous Perennial Provides soil stabilization Provides wildlife habitat Restoration/revegetation
Shade Preference	Full sun Part shade
Mature Height	3'