Hop Sedge

 

Common Name	Hop Sedge
Scientific Name	Carex lupulina
Native Region	West, Middle, East
Moisture Conditions	Wetlands & Standing Water
Light Preference	Full Sun
Wildlife Value	birds, small mammals
Soil pH	Acidic (pH<6), Neutral (pH 6-8)
Height	less than 3'
Bloom Time	Summer
Evergreen	No
Comments	seeds eaten by numerous birds, particularly sparrows; host plant for pearly eye butterfly