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Genus: Carex Species: aquatilis , grayi , plantaginea Common Name: Sedge Family: Cyperaceae Order: Poales Native: North America Habit: Herbaceous Perennial Height: 1 to 5 feet Width: 1 to 3 feet Flowering Season: Spring and Summer Flower Color: purple C. aquatilis, C. plantaginea. Green C. grayi Propagation: Seed or division Zone: 3-9 C. aquatilis, C. plantaginea. Zone: 5-9 C. grayi Note: Sedges are suitable around ponds, in pools, bogs and often in standing water. Prefers sunny to partly shady, fairly wet, organic-rich soil.