Carex cephalophora (Native)

Common Name
Oval-leaved sedge
Plant Form
Grasses, Sedges & Rushes
Duration
Perennial
Max Height (ft)
3.0
Region
Coastal
Piedmont
Mountain
Hardiness Zone
5, 6, 7
Commercially available
Yes

Photographer: Deborah E Barber
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Photographer: Deborah E Barber
Licensed under: CC BY-NC 4.0
Original photo: Original photo

Additional Info

Mesic to dry upland forests and clearings; most numerous in dry-mesic, mixed oak and oak-hickory forests. Common in the mountains and piedmont; frequent in the coastal Plain.

Bloom Time
Spring
Early Summer
Late Summer
Light Requirements
Full sun
Partial sun
Shade
Moisture Requirements
Moist
Dry
Number of Lepidotera Species Genus Supports
36
Nurseries that may carry live plant
Carries Seeds (may not be available)