{"product_id":"carex-crinita","title":"Carex crinita","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCarex crinita\u003c\/strong\u003e is a tall native sedge known for its elegant arching foliage and showy drooping seed heads. Its graceful movement, texture, and clumping habit make it suitable for both restoration and ornamental use.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cblockquote\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHeight \u0026amp; Spread:\u003c\/strong\u003e 24 - 36 in x 18 - 24 in\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBloom Time:\u003c\/strong\u003e Late spring to early summer\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLight Requirements:\u003c\/strong\u003e Full sun to part shade\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoil Preference:\u003c\/strong\u003e Moist to wet soils, including clay and loam\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWatering Needs:\u003c\/strong\u003e High; thrives in consistently moist or seasonally flooded areas\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDeer Resistance:\u003c\/strong\u003e Deer resistant\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eNative Status\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis species is native to eastern North America, commonly found in wetland habitats, floodplains, and wet prairies.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWILDLIFE \u0026amp; INSECTS\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eButterflies\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSupports caterpillars of native species such as Delaware Skipper, Dion Skipper, and Mulberry Wing in moist meadow habitats.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBirds\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSeeds are eaten by wetland birds such as Red Winged Blackbirds and Swamp Sparrows, while its dense foliage offers nesting cover.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eSpacing \u0026amp; Landscape Use\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpacing Recommendations\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSpace 18 - 24 in apart to form natural drifts or stabilize wetland edges.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLandscape Placement\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIdeal for rain gardens, pond margins, wet meadows, and streambanks. Adds height and flowing form to native plantings and stormwater retention zones.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eCompanion Plants\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePhysostegia virginiana (Obedient Plant)\u003c\/strong\u003e - Brings spikes of pink flowers that contrast with the soft foliage of Carex crinita.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAsclepias incarnata (Swamp Milkweed)\u003c\/strong\u003e - Supports Monarchs and thrives in similarly wet soils.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLobelia cardinalis (Cardinal Flower) - \u003c\/strong\u003eOffers brilliant red blooms and vertical accent in moist shade or sun.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eVernonia noveboracensis (New York Ironweed)\u003c\/strong\u003e - Adds late season height and rich purple flowers in rain gardens and wet borders.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eChelone glabra (White Turtlehead)\u003c\/strong\u003e - Attracts pollinators and complements the textural elegance of Carex crinita.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Cicconi Farms","offers":[{"title":"1 Gallon","offer_id":45947826438305,"sku":"G CAREX CRINITA","price":12.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0359\/3329\/0634\/products\/carexcri.jpg?v=1586737133","url":"https:\/\/cicconi-farms.myshopify.com\/products\/carex-crinita","provider":"Cicconi Farms","version":"1.0","type":"link"}