Grass - Ornamental

Carex frankii

Frank's Sedge

Plant Type: Grass - Ornamental

Exposure: Sun Tolerant Morning Sun / Afternoon Shade

FULL sun to MORNING sun/AFTERNOON shade

Hardy grass-like plant with green foliage. Bristle-like, brown seed heads in May to September. Native to floodplain woodlands. AKA Bristly Cattail Sedge.

Height

12-24"

Spread

12-24"

Growth Habit

FILLER (mounded)

Landscape Application:

Mass in moist borders, woodland gardens, bogs or along water margins.

Carex frankii Plant Care:

Needs consistent moisture for foliage to remain attractive.

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

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Frank's Sedge Characteristics & Attributes

Season of Interest

MIDSEASON (May-June), LATE (July-frost)

Mid Season (May - June)

Late Season (July - frost)

Soil Moisture Needs

High or consistent soil moisture.

Moist

Special Benefits

Bog

Ground Cover

Critter Resistance

Deer Resistant