Carex rostrata, the bottle sedge or beaked sedge, is a perennial species of sedge in the family Cyperaceae. The species is native to Holarctic fens and can be found in Canada and the northern part of the United States, and most of Europe, including Britain, north to 71° N, and W. Asia, in wet peaty places with a high water table.
| Requirement | |
|---|---|
| Hardiness | 5,6,7 |
| Heat Zones | 5,6,7,8 |
| Climate Zones | 5, 6, 7, 8 |
| Plant Type | Perennials |
| Plant Family | Cyperaceae |
| Exposure | Full Sun |
| Season of Interest | Summer, Early Summer, Mid Summer, Late Summer |
| Height | 2' - 3' |
| Spread | 1' - 2' |
| Water Needs | High |
| Maintenance | Low |
| Soil Type | Well Drained, Acid |
| Characteristics | Drought Tolerant |
| Garden Styles | Coastal Garden |
| Planting Place | Bog Gardens |