Fringed SedgeCarex crinita
a.k.a. Caterpillar Sedge
Large, densely clumped perennial that may grow 2-5' as a cool-season, native herb. This species is well suited for a wetland restoration especially in semi-shaded conditions. Due to its bunching habit, this species will look good in all landscape scenarios and serve as a good plant for stabilization areas.
USDA symbol: CACR6
General Information
| Plant Type | Grass |
|---|---|
| Height | 3 feet |
| Light Exposure | Sun, Part Sun, Shade |
| Soil Moisture | Medium |
| Bloom Color | Yellow, Green, Brown |
Tolerances
| Flooding / Inundation Tolerance | High |
|---|---|
| General Resilience | 6 |
| Salt Tolerance | None |
| Stress Tolerance | General Disturbance |
Pollinator Value: Low
| Bloom Months | June to August |
|---|---|
| Larval Host of | Butterflies |
| Specific Pollinators Hosted | Numerous butterfly species |
Project Planning
| Project Type | Erosion Control, Rain Garden, Restoration, Sandy or Engineered Soils, Shoreline Buffer |
|---|---|
| Coefficient of Conservatism | 8 |
| Herbivore Sensitivity | Medium |
| Lifespan | Perennial |
| Rate of Spread | Slow |
| Soil Stabilization | Shallow |
| Vegetative Reproduction | Clonal |
Range
| County | Aitkin, Carlton, Chisago, Cook, Crow Wing, Goodhue, Itasca, Kanabec, Koochiching, Lake, Mille Lacs, Morrison, Pine, St. Louis, Washington |
|---|---|
| Ecoregion | Driftless Area, North Central Hardwood Forests, Northern Lakes and Forests, Northern Minnesota Wetlands, Western Cornbelt Plains |
| Approximate Eco Province | Eastern Broadleaf Forest, Laurentian Mixed Forest, Prairie Parkland |