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Plant type: evergreen rhizomatous sedge Hardiness zones: 5-10 Sunlight: hot overhead sun to warm low sun Soil Moisture: constantly moist to usually boggy Soil: ordinary soil, enriched soil, mildly acidic to mildly alkaline |
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Garden Styles: suits mediterranean, contemporary & coastal designs Uses: informal edging, mass planting, soil binding Growth rate: average Maintenance Level: average Skill Level: average Animals: deer resistant | ||||||||
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