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(Carex albursina)
White Bear Sedge (Carex albursina)
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Katie Kucera
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Photo by: Katie Kucera | License Type: CC BY 4.0 | License URL: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ | Rights Holder: Katie Kucera | Publisher: iNaturalist | Date Created: 2019-06-08T10:12:42-07:00 |
Estimated Native Range
Climate Requirements for Cleveland, Tennessee
| This Plant | Your Site | Plant Suitability for Your Location | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| • Precipitation | 15" - 69" | 56" | Aquatic | Aquatic |
| • High Temp. | 71°F - 92°F | 90°F | Your summer temperatures are normal for this plant. | Excellent |
| • Low Temp. | -14°F - 29°F | 28°F | Your winter temperatures are normal for this plant | Excellent |
This plant may not grow well at your location - your precipitation is too high.
Summary
Carex albursina, commonly known as White Bear Sedge, is a semi-deciduous perennial grass native to the understory of deciduous forests, moist meadows, and floodplains in the Eastern and Central United States, as well as Ontario, Canada. It typically grows to a height of 0.8-1 feet (0.2-0.3 meters) and spreads about 1 foot (0.3 meters) wide. The plant features clumps of broad, green leaves and inconspicuous greenish-brown flower spikes that appear in late spring to early summer.
White Bear Sedge is valued for its ability to thrive in shaded conditions and its preference for moist to wet soils, making it an excellent choice for rain gardens, woodland gardens, and naturalized areas. It is also used for erosion control due to its dense root system. In cultivation, it requires consistent moisture and can tolerate poorly drained soils. It is best grown in part shade to full shade and is relatively low maintenance, though it may require division every few years to maintain vigor.CC BY-SA 4.0
White Bear Sedge is valued for its ability to thrive in shaded conditions and its preference for moist to wet soils, making it an excellent choice for rain gardens, woodland gardens, and naturalized areas. It is also used for erosion control due to its dense root system. In cultivation, it requires consistent moisture and can tolerate poorly drained soils. It is best grown in part shade to full shade and is relatively low maintenance, though it may require division every few years to maintain vigor.CC BY-SA 4.0
Plant Description
- Plant Type: Grass, Grass
- Height: 0.8-1 feet
- Width: 1-1.2 feet
- Growth Rate: Moderate
- Flower Color: N/A
- Flowering Season: Spring
- Leaf Retention: Semi-Deciduous
Growth Requirements
- Sun: Part Shade, Full Shade
- Water: High
- Drainage: Medium, Fast
Common Uses
Bird Garden, Deer Resistant, Groundcover, Low Maintenance
Natural Habitat
Understory of deciduous forests, moist meadows, and floodplains
Other Names
Common Names: Blunt-Scale Wood Sedge, Carex De L’Ours Blanc, Carex Du Lac À L’Ours-Blanc
Scientific Names: Carex albursina, Carex laxiflora var. latifolia, Carex lasiocarpa var. latifolia
GBIF Accepted Name: Carex albursina E.Sheld.