Cool season, tufted, native perennial grasslike. Occurs in wet meadows, streambanks, ditchways and saturated soils from low to mid elevations. May mimic an annual by maturing and flowering in its first growing season. Increases with disturbance. Good palatability to livestock and wildlife. Useful for wetland and riparian restoration.

DISTRIBUTION / ADAPTATION

INFORMATION & ATTRIBUTES

Family: Cyperaceae

Duration: Perennial, long lived

Growth Habit: Graminoid

Native Status: Native

Season: Cool season

Growth Form: Bunch

Mature Height: 20 in.

Annual Precipitation:  14+ in.

Drought Tolerance: None

Shade Tolerance: No

Elevation:

Wetland Indicator Status: OBL

Fire Resistance: No

Fire Tolerance:

SOIL ADAPTATION

Coarse Texture: 

Medium Texture: Yes

Fine Texture: Yes

Salinity Tolerance: No

CaCO3 Tolerance: Medium

pH Range: 4.6-7.0

SEEDING NOTES

Seeds per Pound: 1,400,000

Seeding Rate: 2 PLS lbs/acre

Season: Spring/Fall

Days to Germination: