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Carex amphibola

Creek Sedge
Carex amphibola
Carex amphibola
Description

A robust, semi-evergreen variety producing narrow, shiny foliage and scaly green flower spikes in late spring; this attractive, shaggy, mounded sedge is perfect for woodland or shade gardens that have moist to wet soil

Ornamental Features

Creek Sedge is primarily valued in the garden for its cascading habit of growth. It features dainty spikes of green hop-like flowers with chartreuse overtones rising above the foliage from late spring to early summer. Its attractive glossy grassy leaves remain forest green in color throughout the year.

Planting & Growing

Creek Sedge will grow to be about 12 inches tall at maturity extending to 16 inches tall with the flowers, with a spread of 16 inches. When grown in masses or used as a bedding plant, individual plants should be spaced approximately 12 inches apart. Its foliage tends to remain dense right to the ground, not requiring facer plants in front. It grows at a medium rate, and under ideal conditions can be expected to live for approximately 10 years. As an evegreen perennial, this plant will typically keep its form and foliage year-round.

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Fall Color

Deer Resistance:

partial shade to shade

average

-

wet

3a

2

ft.

16 inches

acidic

rich

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