Muhlenberg's Sedge (Carex muehlenbergii)
Plant Names (Nomenclature)
| Common Plant Name |
Muhlenberg's Sedge |
| Scientific Plant Name |
Carex muehlenbergii |
| Other Common Names |
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| Other Scientific Names |
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| Common Family Name |
Sedge |
| Scientific Family Name |
Cyperaceae |
Origin
| Native Status |
Kansas Native |
| Native Definition |
Native Species: Native to Kansas and the United States |
Growth Characteristics
| Growth Habit/Form |
Grass |
grass-like plants; graminoids |
| Life Span |
Perennial |
herbaceous; lives three or more years |
| Maximum Height |
2.0 feet |
height in feet |
| Maximum Spread |
1.0 feet |
width in feet |
| Flower Color |
Green, |
colors of the flowers |
| Flowering Season |
April - May |
typical months to expect blooms |
| Reproduction |
Seed Only |
methods of reproduction |
Growth Requirements
| Sun Exposure |
Shade |
| Soil Moisture |
Wet to Moist |
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