Carex flagellifera

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Carex flagellifera

Sedge, Weeping Brown

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Information by: Native Sons Photographer:

Description

This is a striking everbrown sedge with coppery foliage that stands 2' high.

Plant Type

Grass

Height Range

1-3'

Flower Color

n/a

Flower Season

Summer

Leaf Color

Bronze

Bark Color

n/a

Fruit Color

n/a

Fruit Season

n/a

Sun

Half, Shade

Water

Medium, Extra in Summer

Growth Rate

Fast

Soil Type

Sandy, Clay, Loam

Soil Condition

Well-drained, Moist

Soil pH

Neutral

Adverse Factors

n/a

Design Styles

English Cottage, Japanese, Mediterranean, Ranch, Seascape, Spanish, Wild Garden, Woodland

Accenting Features

Unusual Foliage

Seasonal Interest

Winter, Spring, Summer, Fall

Location Uses

Perennial Border, Parking Strip, Swimming Pool

Special Uses

Cascade, Container

Attracts Wildlife

n/a

Water Saving Tip:

Mulching and adding compost to soil can minimize evaporation and help soil absorb and store water.