Slough Sedge

Carex obnupta

a single slough sedge plant clump. Shiny green leaves, rather tough looking.

a robust sedge with drooping seed heads along a water body

a large and floppy sedge thriving along a stream bank

Plant Description

Slough sedge is a hardy, attractive, grass-like evergreen sedge that tolerates a wide variety of light levels and moisture regimes. It may be aggressive in moist areas, making it a great option for stabilizing soil along ponds and streams. It is used extensively in bioswales and rain gardens where it can prevent the establishment of invasive species and provide important habitat for birds, insects and amphibians. Native frogs lay their eggs in the emergent vegetation.

Plant Details

Life Forms	Grass or Grass-like
Habitats	Bottomland forests Ditches Floodplains Gravel bars Lakes Little Habitats Marshes Ponds Residential yards Riparian areas Riparian forests Streams Swamps Waterways Wet prairies Wetlands
Soil and Moisture Conditions	Dry to wet
Special Uses	Evergreen Provides soil stabilization Provides wildlife habitat
Shade Preference	Full shade Full sun Part shade
Mature Height	2-4 feet