Carex aquatilis (Water Sedge) Height - 2'-3' it thrives in wet to

it thrives in wet to wet-mesic soils

Height 6'-8'

Believe me it will not disappoint

and wet forests in natural areas in Illinois

Reaching about five feet high

Carex aquatilis (Water Sedge) Height - 2'-3' it thrives in wet toCarex aquatilis (Water Sedge) is a warm season sedge that forms a rhizomatous mass and reaches about five feet high. It can be quite aggressive so if used in wetland restorations it can compete well with invasive species, however, be cautious on small landscapes. This sedge prefers standing water, but can also thrive in saturated soil conditions. Many butterflies, moths, and skippers use it as larval food and several species of waterfowl consume the