Carex cephalophora (Short-headed Bracted Sedge) Deposition Side - High Slope grows at a fast rate

grows at a fast rate

This perennial plant is a classic of the tallgrass prairie restorations

You may also see this plant carpeting the lawn of older homes on remnant oak woodland sites

It can be used extremely well in shade and woodland gardens for that sub-canopy naturalized texture

Height 10-16'

Carex cephalophora (Short-headed Bracted Sedge) Deposition Side - High Slope grows at a fast rateCarex cephalophora (Short headed Bracted Sedge) is a cool season sedge that typically only reaches 1' 2' tall. Carex cephalophora is a relatively common sedge throughout Illinois and typically found in disturbed habitats. It can be found in a wide distribution of habitat and soil moisture, but most commonly can be found in dry to mesic woodlands and low competition meadows. Sun Exposure Savanna Woodland Prairie Soil Conditions Mesic, Dry Mesic, Dry