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Common Name: Bebb's Sedge
Scientific Name: Carex bebbii
Native / Introduced: Native
Main Uses:
~Wetland restoration
~Found along marshes, bogs, stream and pond edges
Height: 1 1/2 - 3 feet
Root Type: Bunchrass
Growing Season: Cool
Soil Types: Medium to fine, moist to wet soil
Sun or Shade: Sun, partial shade
Planting Seed Rate: 3-5 lbs/acre
Estimated Seeds Per Pound: 1,000,000
Optimal Planting Season: Fall or spring
Planting Depth: ¼ – ½ inch deep
Category: Grass
 
Description
Bebbs Sedge, a cool-season, bunchgrass-like sedge species, thrives in moist soils with fine to medium texture, found across a range of elevations from valley floors to mid elevations. It typically occurs along stream and pond edges, as well as in marshes and bogs. This sedge serves as excellent forage for both wildlife and livestock while providing valuable habitat for various wildlife species. Bebbs Sedge also holds significant importance in the restoration of riparian areas and wetlands.
 
Resources
NRCS Profile: https://plants.usda.gov/home/plantProfile?symbol=CABE2
 
Photo Credit: Gary Peeples and Joshua Mayer