Carex grayi

Bur Sedge

Plant Type: Grass - Ornamental

FULL sun to MORNING sun/AFTERNOON shade

Attractive, evergreen pleated foliage is lime green in full sun and dark green in part shade. Spiked flowers in May form star-like seed heads. A Midwest native.

Height

12-36"

Spread

18-24"

Growth Habit

FILLER (mounded)

Landscape Application:

Mass or group in borders, as edging or groundcover.

Carex grayi Plant Care:

Cut back to 3" in March.

USDA Hardiness Zone: Zone 5 (-20/-10F)

Bur Sedge Merit Awards and Special Collections

Bur Sedge Characteristics & Attributes

Critter Resistance

Deer Resistant

Bur Sedge Additional Information

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