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Carex stricta
Carex stricta
Common Name: tussock sedge

A wetland native that forms dense tussocks of straw-colored leaves at the base with bright green new growth emerging from the top. Spreads via rhizomes. Found in wet meadows. Emergent aquatic.

Height: 2-3 Feet
Spread: 3-5 Feet
USDA Hardiness Zone: 3-8