Shortbeak Sedge
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Carex brevior
Common names include Short Beak Sedge, Prairie Sedge, Plains Oval Sedge.
Shorbeak Sedge exhibits thin, green, grass-like leaves and grows in clumps. Its common names refer to the rather short, oval-shaped seed heads that it produces in late summer. By fall, these seed heads turn an attractive golden-brown. It spreads slowly by short rhizomes and self-seeding, naturalizing without becoming aggressive.
Shortbeak Sedge is hardy and can be grown in a range of moisture and lighting conditions. Unlike many sedges, this species performs well in dry soil and full sun. However, it can also adapt to wetlands and seasonally flooded sites. Can be used for help with erosion control.
Height: 1’-2’
Spread: 1-1.5’
Bloom: May-July
Light: Full Sun-Dappled Shade
Water: Low-Medium
Zone: 3-8
Origin: Texas, central U.S.
Spring Shipping:
Orders are shipped within 10-15 business days. We will email you if there are expected delays.
When you order plants from our nursery, you can expect them to arrive in the best possible condition. Our team carefully packs each order using sturdy, biodegradable packaging materials.
Your plants' appearance may vary depending on the season and their current growth stage. We may cut back the leafy growth of some plants to prepare them for shipment and transplanting.
5 Gallon and Up: Any plant purchased to ship over 5 Gallons will be shipped bare root. This means we will remove the plant from its original pot, remove the soil surrounding the roots, and wrap the roots with a biodegradable plastic bag. This reduces weight and the likelihood of damage during shipping.
Once your plants arrive, it is essential to plant them as soon as possible. This will help them rebound and thrive. If you cannot plant immediately, water regularly and keep the roots off heat-conducting surfaces.
Newly transplanted plants often require more water until their roots are well established. Plan to water them 1-3 times weekly for the first few months.
