Description
Woolly Sedge
Carex pellita. A tough and resilient moisture-loving sedge recognized for its dense, woolly flower spikes and long, narrow, slightly arching leaves. Blooming early in the season, late spring to early summer, its reddish-brown seed heads are covered in fine hairs, giving them a fuzzy or “woolly” appearance that both lends it its common name and sets this species apart in wetland and lowland plantings.
Extremely adaptable, Woolly Sedge thrives in full sun to part shade and prefers moist to wet soils, though it can tolerate occasional dry spells. Spreads steadily through rhizomes, forming thick colonies over time. Its dense root system makes it ideal for shoreline restoration, rain gardens, and wet meadow plantings and the perfect candidate to any wetland project to help stabilize shorelines and prevent erosion. Also provides valuable habitat and cover for wetland critters and insects while supporting surface and ground water quality. Grows 12-36″ in height.
