Carex Bella, or more commonly know as Southwestern Showy Sedge, is a graminoid with green foliage and green flowers of the genus Carex. It has a slow growth rate and a height of 2 feet at maturity. Its duration is perennial which means it will grow year after year. It's active growth period is spring and summer, blooms during late spring, is somewhat tolerant of shade and is routinely available commercially. Carex Bella or Southwestern Showy Sedge's floral region is North America US Lower 48, specifically in the states of Arizona, Colorado, New Mexico, Nevada, South Dakota and Utah.
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