Carex lacustris

(lakeside sedge)

Habitat:Lake shores, drainage ditches, woodland ponds, and open wetlands. The preference is full or partial sun, wet conditions, and soil containing mud, silt, or calcareous sand. This large sedge can spread aggressively by means of its rhizomes. While it can tolerate light shade, this sedge may not produce any spikelets. Seasonal flooding is readily tolerated.