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Carex lurida
Lurid Sedge is an evergreen perennial in the Cyperaceae family. Although evergreen, it does
appear duller in the hotter months of summer. This sedge prefers full sun to part shade and likes soil that is moist to wet. Being that it prefers wetter soils, that makes it a great addition to rain gardens or used as erosion control.
Key Info
Scientific Name: Carex lurida
Common Names: Lurid Sedge
Family Names: Cyperaceae (Sedge Family)
Plant Type: Grass / Grass-like
Leaf Retention: Evergreen
Flower Color: White, green, brown
Additional Info
Habit: Clumping, grasslike
Height: 1.5' - 3'
Spread: 1' - 2'
Soil Conditions: Clay, loam, sand
Leaves: Alternate, simple, linear
Flowers (or reproductive structures: Spikelets
Fruit: Spikelets
Wildlife Connections: Attracts birds, host for several species of Skipper butterflies
Propagation: Seed