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Carex muskingumensis

Carex muskingumensis

Low Maintenance

Genus: Carex
Family: Cyperaceae

About this plant

A clump-forming, semi-evergreen sedge with thin, light green leaf blades arranged in fan-like sprays of foliage. In June and July, golden brown flowers appear on stems up to 75cm in height

Growing Information

Height

0.5-1 Metres

Spread

0.5-1 Metres

Hardiness

H4

Foliage

Evergreen

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full SunPartial Shade

Soil

ClayChalkLoamSandy

pH

Acid

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Alkaline

Neutral

Moisture

Poorly DrainedMoist But Well Drained

Aspect

East FacingWest FacingSouth Facing

Exposure

ShelteredExposed

Care Guide

Cultivation

Thrives in any soil that does not become dry, even shallow water. Partial shade is ideal, although sun is tolerated too

Pruning

Cut out dead foliage as required

Propagation

Propagate by division or by seed

Pests

May be susceptible to aphids

Diseases

Generally disease-free

Garden Uses

Uses

City CourtyardCottage InformalGround Cover

Planting Places

OutdoorWall Trained

Season of Interest

SpringAutumnWinterSummer

Size & Characteristics

Height

0.5-1 Metres

Spread

0.5-1 Metres

Habit

Clump FormingFloating

Time to Full Height

Five To Ten Years