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Common Name: Nebraska Sedge
Scientific Name: Carex nebraskensis
Native / Introduced: Native
Main Uses:
~Wetland rehabilitation
~Wildlife habitat restoration
~Wetland pasture
Height: 1 - 2 feet
Root Type: Sod
Growing Season: Cool
Soil Types: Wet, alkaline soils
Tolerances: Acid and saline
Sun or Shade: Full sun, partial shade
Minimum Precipitation: 16 + inches
Lifecycle: Perennial
Planting Seed Rate: 5-8 lbs/acre
Estimated Seeds Per Pound: 500,000
Optimal Planting Season: Fall or spring
Planting Depth: 1/4 - 1/2 inch
Category: Grass
 
Description: 
Nebraska Sedge, characterized by its strong rhizomatous nature, is a water-dependent sedge species that spans a wide range of elevations from low valleys to alpine areas across wet meadows, marshes, streams, ditches, seeps, ponds, and lakes in the western United States. Frequently forming dense stands, this sedge takes on a prominent role as the dominant species within wetland communities. Its remarkable adaptability to all soil textures, along with good alkali tolerance and moderate tolerance to acidity and salinity, positions Nebraska Sedge as a resilient plant that excels in varied environmental conditions. It can endure extended periods of standing water, and it also exhibits a surprising level of drought tolerance compared to many other sedge species.
 
Beyond its ecological adaptability, Nebraska Sedge serves as an excellent source of palatable forage for both wildlife and livestock, contributing significantly to wildlife habitat restoration in riparian and wetland areas. With its appeal to livestock and its capacity to offer both forage and cover for waterfowl, this sedge species emerges as a valuable asset in the conservation and restoration of riparian ecosystems.
 
Resources:
NRCS Profile: https://plants.usda.gov/home/plantProfile?symbol=CANE2
NRCS Fact Sheet: https://plants.usda.gov/DocumentLibrary/factsheet/pdf/fs_cane2.pdf
NRCS Plant Guide: https://plants.usda.gov/DocumentLibrary/plantguide/pdf/pg_cane2.pdf
 
Photo Credit: Andrey Zharkikh and Matt Lavin