Cypressknee sedge

Cypressknee sedge (Carex decomposita) is a perennial grass or sedge native to the lower 48 states of the United States and found in the state of Maryland; it may or may not be native to Maryland.USDA Plants Database, This plant (or a varietal) is on Maryland's threatened list.
== Identification ==
Its foliage is typically green.
It grows rapidly as a bunch to a height of about 4.5 feet with roots at least 12 inches deep, and has a lifespan over 250 years.
== Cultivation ==
The USDA believes this plant to be unavailable for purchase. It is propagated by the following methods: bare root, seed, sprigs. Typically, this plant will seed itself at a slow rate, and new seedlings will have a low chance of success compared to other plants of this type.
Soil preferences: coarse/medium soil, pH 4.5-6.6, medium fertilizer. Provide high moisture. This plant has no salinity tolerance and no drought tolerance. It tolerates shade.
== Uses and Relationships ==
If you're seeking to provide forage to wildlife, this plant is of low value.
== More Information ==
The initial draft of this article was automatically generated from the Carex decomposita profile in the USDA Plants Database. The Biota of North America Program (BONAP) may or may not have a page for this genus with detailed range maps. (BONAP range maps are copyrighted and should not be placed directly on our wiki.)
== References ==
Category:Carex Category:Native perennial grasses and sedges Category:North American natives Category:Threatened or endangered natives Category:Natives with green foliage Category:Rapid-growing natives Category:Natives between 3 and 6 feet tall Category:Shade-tolerant natives Category:High moisture demand natives Category:Drought intolerant natives Category:USDA native stubs