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Bebb's Sedge - CARBEB
Carex bebbii


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This clump forming wet meadow sedge produces large amounts of seed for wildlife. The erect seed heads are like a cluster of balls. Good for shoreline erosion control.

Colour: Green Blooms: May-June Height (cm): 30-90
Sun: Full Soil: All Moisture: Wet

Other traits: Erosion control, Wildlife, Bebb's Sedge was named after botanist Michael Schuck Bebb who lived in the 1800's and also studied willows. Wetland Sedges are very important for erosion control and they provide shelter, food and nesting areas for many game birds, waterfowl, and songbirds. They also provide important winter forage for deer and other small mammals. Wetland sedges can be used as ground covers and as a possible lawn alternative for wet areas. Dragonflies and damselflies can be seen flying amongst the sedges looking to feast on the many insects it attracts.
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