Plant Description: grows as an evergreen, compact grass-like tuft. Leaves are narrow with a prominent folded vein along the middle and occasionally covered in brown spots. Inflorescence is a tightly clustered panicle arising terminally on 5 in long stems and is comprised of 10 spikelets. Florets and fruit apparent between June and August.
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Height: 18-28"
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Width: 18-28"
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Watering needs: Moist to wet soil, tolerates seasonal flooding
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Sun needs: Sun, partial shade
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Soil needs: Moist soil, prefers riparian environment
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Portland Plant List (Backyard Habitat Certification): Yes
Landscape Use and Ecological Function: found in wetlands, riparian zones, and moist meadows up to elevations of 4900 ft (1500 m). Carex densa can be used as a rain garden or bioswale plant.
*Photo by SevenOaks Nursery*
