{"product_id":"long-beaked-sedge-carex-sprengelii","title":"Long-beaked Sedge (Carex sprengelii)","description":"\u003cp\u003eLong-beaked Sedge (Carex sprengelii), also known as Sprengel's Sedge, is a highly ornamental cool-season graminoid prized for its unique, drooping seed heads. This clump-forming sedge typically grows about two feet tall and features fine-textured, semi-evergreen foliage that remains attractive throughout much of the year. In late spring (May to June), it produces distinctive pendulous spikes with long, beak-like scales that sway gracefully in the breeze. Native to the northern half of the United States, it is often found in rocky woods and floodplain forests. It is remarkably adaptable, thriving in partial to full shade and tolerating a range of soil moistures from medium-wet to medium-dry, even showing surprising drought tolerance once established. Its dense growth habit provides excellent nesting cover for small wildlife, and its seeds are a favored food for migrating songbirds. Resistant to deer, this sedge is a top performer for woodland restorations or as a sophisticated, low-maintenance alternative to traditional shade grasses.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eQuick facts\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHeight:\u003c\/strong\u003e 2 ft\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSun:\u003c\/strong\u003e Partial to Shade\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSoil moisture:\u003c\/strong\u003e Medium-Wet to Medium-Dry\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBloom time:\u003c\/strong\u003e May–Jul\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLife cycle:\u003c\/strong\u003e Perennial\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNotes:\u003c\/strong\u003e Cool-season\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNative range:\u003c\/strong\u003e Native to 25 states, including Iowa, Minnesota, Wisconsin, Illinois, Missouri, Nebraska\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/database.hokseynativeseeds.com\/species\/carex-sprengelii\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eSee the full growing guide and county range map for Long-beaked Sedge\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Hoksey Native Seeds","offers":[{"title":"1 oz","offer_id":50926608711877,"sku":null,"price":33.8,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0752\/6567\/1365\/files\/Long-beaked-sedge-crop.jpg?v=1793743464","url":"https:\/\/hokseynativeseeds.com\/products\/long-beaked-sedge-carex-sprengelii","provider":"Hoksey Native Seeds","version":"1.0","type":"link"}