Buxbaum’s Sedge (Carex buxbaumii) has pale blue-green or gray-green perigynia and purple scales .
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Buxbaum’s sedge is sometimes found in large stands.
Buxbaum’s Sedge (Carex buxbaumii) has pale blue-green or gray-green perigynia and purple scales .
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Buxbaum’s sedge is sometimes found in large stands.

Buxbaum’s Sedge (Carex buxbaumii)

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Buxbaum’s sedge is one of the loveliest sedges around. The leaves and perigynia are gray-green, or blue-green. The scales beneath the perigynia are purple. The contrast between the colors is striking. It tends to be in medium wet places, often with a high pH, but. It can live in regular soil too.

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Buxbaum’s Sedge (Carex buxbaumii)

Michigan Flora reference page for state distribution: Buxbaum’s Sedge

Height: 12-30 inches

Soil: moist to wet, loam, clay, sand

Sun: part to full sun

Plant spacing: 6-12 inches

Life cycle: perennial

Family: Cyperaceae

Seed source: Michigan

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Buxbaum’s sedge is one of the loveliest sedges around. The leaves and perigynia are gray-green, or blue-green. The scales beneath the perigynia are purple. The contrast between the colors is striking. It tends to be in medium wet places, often with a high pH, but. It can live in regular soil too.

More Description Coming Soon!

Buxbaum’s Sedge (Carex buxbaumii)

Michigan Flora reference page for state distribution: Buxbaum’s Sedge

Height: 12-30 inches

Soil: moist to wet, loam, clay, sand

Sun: part to full sun

Plant spacing: 6-12 inches

Life cycle: perennial

Family: Cyperaceae

Seed source: Michigan