Plains Oval Sedge - Carex brevior
Carex brevior, or Short-beaked Sedge, presents a fine-textured, tufted appearance with slender, upright stems and narrow, grass-like leaves. Its inconspicuous, brown seed heads add subtle visual interest. Traditionally, various sedges have been utilized in practical applications, but specific historical records for this species are limited. In garden and prairie restorations, it serves as an excellent groundcover and matrix plant, adding a subtle texture and stability to plantings. Its adaptability to dry conditions makes it ideal for creating resilient, low-maintenance landscapes. It blends seamlessly with other native species, providing a naturalistic feel and contributing to soil stabilization.
Sun Exposure: Full, Partial
Soil Moisture: Medium-Dry, Dry
Bloom time: Late Spring, Early Summer (inconspicuous)
Height: 0.5-2ft
Wetland Status: UPL
Host Plant: Carex species, in general, provide habitat and food for various small insects, and there is possible usage by various Lepidoptera species.
Carex brevior, or Short-beaked Sedge, presents a fine-textured, tufted appearance with slender, upright stems and narrow, grass-like leaves. Its inconspicuous, brown seed heads add subtle visual interest. Traditionally, various sedges have been utilized in practical applications, but specific historical records for this species are limited. In garden and prairie restorations, it serves as an excellent groundcover and matrix plant, adding a subtle texture and stability to plantings. Its adaptability to dry conditions makes it ideal for creating resilient, low-maintenance landscapes. It blends seamlessly with other native species, providing a naturalistic feel and contributing to soil stabilization.
Sun Exposure: Full, Partial
Soil Moisture: Medium-Dry, Dry
Bloom time: Late Spring, Early Summer (inconspicuous)
Height: 0.5-2ft
Wetland Status: UPL
Host Plant: Carex species, in general, provide habitat and food for various small insects, and there is possible usage by various Lepidoptera species.
Carex brevior, or Short-beaked Sedge, presents a fine-textured, tufted appearance with slender, upright stems and narrow, grass-like leaves. Its inconspicuous, brown seed heads add subtle visual interest. Traditionally, various sedges have been utilized in practical applications, but specific historical records for this species are limited. In garden and prairie restorations, it serves as an excellent groundcover and matrix plant, adding a subtle texture and stability to plantings. Its adaptability to dry conditions makes it ideal for creating resilient, low-maintenance landscapes. It blends seamlessly with other native species, providing a naturalistic feel and contributing to soil stabilization.
Sun Exposure: Full, Partial
Soil Moisture: Medium-Dry, Dry
Bloom time: Late Spring, Early Summer (inconspicuous)
Height: 0.5-2ft
Wetland Status: UPL
Host Plant: Carex species, in general, provide habitat and food for various small insects, and there is possible usage by various Lepidoptera species.
