Perennial, cool season rush; 6-12in tall
Thin clumps of low-growing green blades with gold spikes of flowers which emerge in spring
Due to its height, makes for excellent ground cover; acts as green mulch for nearby taller plants by cooling soil & outcompeting weeds
Can withstand some foot traffic alongside walking paths; thrives in compacted, wet soils making it a good species for rain gardens, bioswales, and drainage stabilization
Songbirds, game birds, and small mammals forage on seeds in fall/winter
Spreads via rhizomes and sticky seeds (by clinging to animal fur and shoes)
Perennial, cool season rush; 6-12in tall
Thin clumps of low-growing green blades with gold spikes of flowers which emerge in spring
Due to its height, makes for excellent ground cover; acts as green mulch for nearby taller plants by cooling soil & outcompeting weeds
Can withstand some foot traffic alongside walking paths; thrives in compacted, wet soils making it a good species for rain gardens, bioswales, and drainage stabilization
Songbirds, game birds, and small mammals forage on seeds in fall/winter
Spreads via rhizomes and sticky seeds (by clinging to animal fur and shoes)
Green, Gold
Spring to Early Summer
6-12”
Dry, Medium, Wet
Full, Partial
FAC - occurs in wetlands and non-wetlands
60 days of cold stratification required; needs light to germinate
