Carex stricta (Common Tussock Sedge) Deer Resistant You need this plant if

You need this plant if you have a woodland garden

The bright green strappy leaves decrease in size as they ascend the stem

or even street tree with its glossy green leaves in the summer and blazing red fall leaves

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however when it is planted in smaller landscapes it can spread aggressively though it's roots

Carex stricta (Common Tussock Sedge) Deer Resistant You need this plant ifCarex stricta (Common Tussock Sedge) prefers wet prairie and shallow marsh habitats. Fine delicate foliage grows to form dense tufts that can be used in rain gardens to for a unique texture. In wetter marsh sites, the tuft forms above the waterline creating a tussock sedge meadow. Sun Exposure Prairie Savanna Soil Conditions Wet, Wet Mesic Height 3' Flower Color Green Frequently Asked Questions Why Purchase From Natural Communities Native Plants? What