Fernald's Sedge

A tall, broad-leaved sedge of dry areas, this is an often-overlooked species with a preference for disturbed soil. The young upright seedheads are a very attractive golden-brown (May-July), and often persist until eaten by seed-loving songbirds and other wildlife. Excellent wildlife cover! Tolerates drought, sand, gravel, and acid soil, and will often grow along sandy hills, dry meadows, or the lightly-wooded edges of fields, making it quite useful for erosion control in recently-disturbed areas.

1-3.5 foot tall
Plant Hardiness Zones: 2b-6b
Perennial
Deer Resistant

Native Range: ME south to CT, NY, and OH, west to MN. Native to Canada in MB, ON, QC, NL, NB, PE, and NS. Considered rare in NY and VT.

Germination - Easy: Cold Stratify 8 weeks.

Fernald's Sedge Seed Packet $5.00

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