species 220 observations
Nard Sedge
Carex nardina
Supports All
48
native animals
supported in the US
supported in the US
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Caterpillars
Moths and butterflies raised on it
Dun Skipper, Melissa Arctic, Jutta Arctic, White-veined Arctic
11
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Plant eaters
Animals that feed on it
Ruffed Grouse, White-tailed Ptarmigan, Greater White-fronted Goose, Redpoll
34
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Flower visitors
Pollinators and other flower visitors
Variable Duskyface Fly, Greater Bee Fly, Spotted Pink Lady Beetle
3
Children
Range
Greener is more native, amber more introduced; paler is less certain. How this was decided
Key traits
- Layer
- Grasses and sedges
- Light
- Full sun
- Moisture
- Dry
- Soil pH
- Alkaline
- Drought tolerant
- Yes
- Plant type
- Ornamental grasses and sedges Perennial
From the Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center and USDA PLANTS.