Bladder Sedge
Carex intumescens
Description:
Perenial Cyperaceae member growing in acidic wetlands in any soil type. Male and female spikes are separate. Flowers appear from late spring to mid summer, and fruit will last to August.
Plant Overview:
| Other Common Names: | Greater Bladder Sedge |
| Plant Family: | Cyperaceae |
| Plant Duration: | Perennial |
| Plant Type: | Graminoids/Grasses |
| Bloom Time: | Late May to July |
| Fruit Timing: | Late May to July, old fruit persists into August |
| Global and State Rank: | G5, S5 |
| Commercially available landscape plant? | No |
Soil Characteristics: | |
| Soil Type: | Clay, Loam, Sandy |
| Soil Moisture: | Moist |
| Soil pH: | Acidic |
Light Needs: | |
| Opitmal Light: | Partial shade |
| Light Range: | Partial Shade |
Water Needs of Plant: | |
| Soil Moisture: | Moist |