Dulichium arundinaceum
Three-Way Sedge
General
A wetland sedge growing on shore edges and in shallow water, or in wet meadows. This species can form dense mats of vegetation, providing excellent cover for smaller wildlife.
Plant Description
Usually growing in dense mats 1-2' tall. Hollow, cylindrical stems. Flowers are racemes with spikelets. Looking at the plant from directly above, the narrow leaves stick out in three directions, which is where Dulichium arundinaceum gets its common name.
Height (ft)
1-2'
Soil moisture
Wet (often found in shallow water)
Soil types
Variable textures, rich soils
Wetland indicator
OBL
Shade tolerance
Intermediate, Full Sun to Partial Shade
Bloom color
Brown
Bloom period
Summer
Drought tolerance
Low
Salinity tolerance
None
Range
Common throughout the eastern half of the United States, most common in the northeast, along the Atlantic coast, and in areas surrounding the Great Lakes. Some populations in the Pacific Northwest, and in California. Rare populations in Wyoming, Nebraska, Oklahoma, Arkansas and Louisiana.
Kartesz, J.T. 2024. Floristic Synthesis of North America, Version 1.0. Biota of North America Program (BONAP) [website http://bonap.org/]