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Carex amphibola

Creek Sedge

Plant Type: Grass - Ornamental
MORNING sun/AFTERNOON shade

Compact, clump forming sedge with shiny, semi-evergreen foliage. Vigorous grower. Widely adaptable, preferring dry to moderate moisture conditions. A Midwest native.


Height

8-12"

Spread

8-12"

Growth Habit

FILLER (mounded)

Landscape Application:

Mass or group in woodland gardens, shade gardens, borders, edging or groundcover.

Carex amphibola Plant Care:

Cut back to 3" in March.

USDA Hardiness Zone: Zone 3 (-40/-30F)

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Creek Sedge Characteristics & Attributes

Season of Interest

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

Mid Season (May - June)
Late Season (July - frost)
Soil Moisture Needs

Low to moderate soil moisture.

Average
Moderate
Critter Resistance
Deer Resistant
Rabbit Resistant