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Tussock Sedge-Carex stricta-Dense Clumps for Gardens 1 Gallon

Tussock Sedge-Carex stricta-Dense Clumps for Gardens 1 Gallon

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Grass, Carex stricta

Description

Carex stricta, commonly known as Tussock Sedge, is a perennial grass-like plant native to wetlands and moist areas. It forms dense clumps or tussocks and is known for its fine-textured, arching foliage that adds a graceful appearance to landscapes.

Suggested Uses

Ideal for wetland restoration, rain gardens, and naturalized areas. It can also be used in perennial borders and as a ground cover in moist, shaded areas.

Plant Details

  • Botanical Name Botanical Name: Grass, Carex stricta
  • Common Name Common Name: Tussock Sedge
  • Size & Growth Size & Growth: 2-3 feet tall and wide
  • Hardiness Zones Hardiness Zones: 3-8
  • Foliage Type Foliage Type: Evergreen in mild climates
  • Bloom Time Bloom Time: Late spring to early summer
  • Growth Rate Growth Rate: Moderate
  • Light Requirements Light Requirements: Full sun to partial shade
  • Attracts Pollinators Attracts Pollinators: Yes, especially butterflies
  • Indoor Friendly Indoor Friendly: No
  • Container Friendly Container Friendly: Yes
  • Deer Resistant Deer Resistant: Yes
  • Pet Warning Pet Warning: Non-toxic to pets
  • Fragrant Fragrant: No
  • Cut Flower Cut Flower: No
  • Grows Well With Grows Well With: Iris, Ferns, and other moisture-loving plants

Care Tips

  • Planting Instructions Planting Instructions: Plant in early spring or fall for best establishment
  • Soil Moisture Soil Moisture: Prefers consistently moist soil
  • Soil Type Soil Type: Tolerates a range of soil types, including clay and sandy soils
  • Humidity Humidity: Thrives in high humidity environments
  • Pruning Instructions Pruning Instructions: Trim back old foliage in early spring to encourage new growth
  • Winter Care Winter Care: Mulch in colder climates to protect roots
  • Planting Depth Planting Depth: Plant at the same depth as it was in the pot
  • Fertilization Fertilization: Minimal fertilization required; apply a balanced fertilizer in spring if needed
  • Special Care Special Care: Ensure adequate water supply during dry spells
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