Illinois Native Plant Guide - Pale Sedge - Pages 54-55

Illinois Native Plant Guide

Pale Sedge
Carex granularis

Preferred Water Depth and Inundation Tolerance

Prefers moist soil. Species tolerates 1 inch of standing water for short durations. C. granularis is a flatwood and fen species.

Wildlife Value

Not available.

Application/Zone

Used in partially shaded upper shoreline zones.

Availability, Establishment, and Maintenance

• Has been observed recovering from soil seed bank.
• Germination is best from fresh seed.
• Store seed dry (14% moisture) cold, overwinter, and sow the following spring.

Pale Sedge
Carex granularis

Mature Height
0.5 - 2 feet

Plant Type
Perennial sedge

Indicator Status
Facultative Wet (+)

pH
Not available

Nutrient Load Tolerance
Low to moderate

Salt Tolerance
Low

Siltation Tolerance
Not tolerant

Flowering Color and Time
Green
April to July

Light Preference
Partial to full sun

Seeding Rate
.031 lbs/acre

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