carex+riparia

Carex riparia




 * Facts:**
 * Carex riparia is a type of greater pond sedge also referred to as "Variegated Greater Pond Sedge." (1)
 * The plant can grow up to 4 ft tall with leaves over 5 ft long. (3)
 * Has green and white striped foliage, bladed leaves and "loud" flowers that are many times bright red to jet black in color. (1)
 * Able to hybridize with lesser pond sedges. (3)
 * Flowers between May and June, with the seeds ripening between July and August. The plant becomes dormant between mid-winder and May. (2)


 * Habitat/ Location:**
 * Native to a wide range of places, predominantly North America, Eurpoe, and West and Central Asia. (2)
 * Usually found growing along slow-moving rivers, edges of lakes and are many times the dominant plant species in swamps and wet woodland areas. (2)
 * Can survive in climate zones 4-6. Burlington is rated at a zone 4, which makes it on the lower range of climate where Carex riparia can survive. (1)
 * It's ideal conditions are full sunlight with moist to wet soil. (1)
 * Doesn't mind being planted deeply underwater - can be up to 18 in underwater and still spread heartily. (1)


 * Uses:**
 * Can be very useful for erosion control.


 * Citations:**
 * 1** http://www.bluestem.ca/carex-riparia-variegata.htm
 * 2** http://www.pfaf.org/user/Plant.aspx?LatinName=Carex+riparia
 * 3** http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Carex_riparia
 * 4** http://www.british-wild-flowers.co.uk/C-Flowers/Carex%20riparia.htm