Palm Leaf Sedge. Narrow upright stems with the leaves arranged in three distinct ranks and mostly gathered at the top of the stems. Orange tints in autumn. Golden brown flower spikes. Max Height 60cm. Max Spread 1m. Flowers June to September. Full sun/partial shade. Hardy. Water thoroughly before planting.
Carex muskingumensis
Narrow upright stems with the leaves arranged in three distinct ranks and mostly gathered at the top of the stems. Orange tints in autumn. Golden brown flower spikes.
Additional information
| Generic | Carex |
|---|---|
| Species | muskingumensis |
| Varietry | |
| Common Name | Palm Leaf Sedge |
| Flower Colour | brown |
| Soil | Fertile |
| Aspect | Full sun/partial shade |
| Foliage | Deciduous |
| Height | 60cm |
| Family | Cyperaceae |
| Spread | 1m |
| Growth Speed | |
| Growth Habit | Clump-forming |
| Fragrance | FALSE |
| Foliage Colour | green |
| Flowers From | June, September |
| Colour Fruit | |
| Fruits When | |
| Moisture | Moist |
| Protection | |
| Hardiness | Hardy |
| Planting | Water thoroughly before planting |
| Care | Keep moist in first year |
| Border | Border |
| Toxicity | |
| Pruning | |
| Pruning Time | |
| Pests and diseases | |
| Maintenance | |
| Propagation |
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