Carex nudata – Torrent sedge

Description Torrent sedge grows along rocky or sandy stream banks, below the high water mark, of creeks and rivers in Oregon, California, and southern Washington. It is a very tough plant that can tolerate the ‘torrent’ of water during high water and floods. It tolerates being submerged under water for part of the winter. It has a gorgeous fountain of green foliage that grows on raised, dense clumps that are approximately 1-2 feet tall and up to 2 feet wide. It is winter deciduous, dying back in the winter. Torrent sedge is a member of the Cyperaceae plant family. It can tolerate a wide variety of soils and habitats, as long as plenty of water is available. It can be found growing in Douglas fir forest, pine woodlands, mixed evergreen forests, oak woodlands, chaparral, and wetland-riparian habitats, generally under 5,000′ in elevation. Torrent sedge is also referred to by several other common names, including California black-flowering sedge, Dudley’s sedge, and naked sedge. It has nice, fall foliage and is considered deer resistant. Grow in sun, part-shade, or full shade, but provide plenty of moisture to keep this sedge happy.  Seed Germination Instructions No pretreatment needed. Surface sow in summer, fall or early spring and keep the soil very moist. Try to sow the seeds as soon as you get them.