Carex grayi
GRAY'S SEDGE, MACE SEDGE
Cyperaceae

 
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Plant type: evergreen sedge

Hardiness zones: 5-10

Sunlight: warm low sun to dappled light

Soil Moisture: constantly moist to usually boggy

Soil: enriched soil, mildly acidic to mildly alkaline

Tolerances: light frost
0.6m
Plant habit
 
0.4m

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Origins: North America

Other Botanical Names:

Other Common Names: Morning Star Sedge

 
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Carex grayi
GRAY'S SEDGE, MACE SEDGE
Cyperaceae

 

  Plant type: evergreen sedge

Hardiness zones: 5-10

Sunlight: warm low sun to dappled light

Soil Moisture: constantly moist to usually boggy

Soil: enriched soil, mildly acidic to mildly alkaline

Tolerances: light frost
0.6m
Plant habit
 
0.4m

FEATURES

Flowers: white & green

Flowering Time: late spring to mid summer

Leaves: mid green

Ornamental Fruit: green star shaped


DESIGN

Garden Styles: suits oriental, contemporary & coastal designs

Uses: mass planting, accents

Growth rate: average

Maintenance Level: average

Skill Level: average






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