About Woolgrass

Woolgrass is a tall perennial sedge with erect grasslike features.  It is primarily found in irregularly flooded marshes, inland marshes, wet meadows, and swamps.  The preferred soil is peat to sandy types in full to partial sun. Large area seedings can be sewn directing, but smaller plantings should be started in pots or cold plantings under water, then transplanted in the summer when they are well established. 

Native Americans had many uses for this plant.  Stems were woven to make mats, ropes, and storage bags.  The fruiting tops were used as a stuffing material for pillows.  Food source for waterfowl.

Image courtesy of Robert H. Mohlenbrock, USDA SCS, 1989, Midwest wetland flora: Field office illustrated guide to plant species, Midwest National Technical Center, Lincoln, Courtesy of USDA NRCS Wetland Science Institute.