Carex livida
Livid Sedge
Description:
This plant is a pale sedge with bluish-grey leaves. Leaves also have a waxy coating. Like C. intumescens, male and female spikes are separate. Flowers and fruit also appear at the same time. Wetlands are preferred.
Plant Overview:
| Plant Family: | Cyperaceae |
| Plant Duration: | Perennial |
| Plant Type: | Graminoids/Grasses |
| Bloom Time: | Mid May to July |
| Fruit Timing: | Mid May to July |
| Global and State Rank: | G5, SNR |
| Commercially available landscape plant? | No |
Soil Characteristics: | |
| Soil Moisture: | Wet |
Light Needs: | |
| Opitmal Light: | Sun |
| Light Range: | Sun |
Water Needs of Plant: | |
| Soil Moisture: | Wet |