Grass - Ornamental

Carex grayi

Bur Sedge

Plant Type: Grass - Ornamental

Exposure: Sun Tolerant Morning Sun / Afternoon Shade

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

Season of Interest

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

Mid Season (May - June)

Late Season (July - frost)

Soil Moisture Needs

Moderate to high soil moisture.

Moderate

Moist

Special Benefits

Bog

Critter Resistance

Deer Resistant

Rabbit Resistant