Description
Carex mainensis (also called Maine sedge, among many other common names) is a perennial plant with long, narrow leaves and a yellow-brown flower spike. It is native to the Northern Hemisphere, including North America, Europe, and Asia. It is found in wet meadows, marshes, and along streams and lakes.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Carex mainensis is a small, greenish-brown spikelet, with a single stamen and pistil. The seed is a small, dark brown nutlet. The seedlings are slender, with long, narrow leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Carex mainensis is a perennial sedge that grows in moist, shady areas. It can be propagated by seed or division. When propagating by seed, sow the seeds in the fall or early spring in a well-drained soil. When propagating by division, divide the clumps in the spring or fall and replant the divisions in a moist, shady area.