Variable sedge

Variable sedge (Carex polymorpha) 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 dark green.
It grows slowly from rhizomes to a height of about 2 feet with roots at least 10 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 4.8-6.8, low fertilizer. Provide low moisture. This plant has no salinity tolerance and medium 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 polymorpha 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 dark green foliage Category:Slow-growing natives Category:Spreading natives Category:Self-seeding natives Category:Natives between 1 and 3 feet tall Category:Shade-tolerant natives Category:Low moisture demand natives Category:Drought tolerant natives Category:USDA native stubs