Muskingum Sedge, Palm Sedge
Resembling small, feathery palms, Carex muskingumensis (Palm Sedge) is a dense, clump-forming sedge boasting numerous tapering, bright green leaves that radiate from lax stems. In late spring, arching flower spikes appear among the foliage. They turn golden brown when ripe and persist throughout the summer. In the fall, the foliage turns a pretty coppery color before going winter dormant. Native to North America, this moisture-loving plant provides long-lasting interest and is a food source for many bird species. It is an excellent choice for a water garden, wetland garden or as a groundcover.
| Hardiness |
4 - 9 |
|---|---|
| Climate Zones | 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24 |
| Plant Type | Aquatic Plants, Ornamental Grasses, Perennials |
| Plant Family | Cyperaceae |
| Genus | Carex |
| Common names | Sedge |
| Exposure | Full Sun, Partial Sun |
| Season of Interest |
Spring (Late) Summer (Early, Mid, Late) Fall |
| Height |
2' - 3' (60cm - 90cm) |
| Spread |
2' - 3' (60cm - 90cm) |
| Spacing | 36" (90cm) |
| Maintenance | Low |
| Water Needs | Average, High |
| Soil Type | Chalk, Clay, Loam, Sand |
| Soil pH | Acid, Alkaline, Neutral |
| Soil Drainage | Moist but Well-Drained, Moisture Retentive, Poorly Drained |
| Characteristics | Showy |
| Native Plants | United States, Southwest, Southeast, Midwest, Wisconsin, Missouri, Indiana, Iowa, Minnesota, Michigan, Ohio, Kansas, Illinois, Tennessee, Arkansas, Kentucky, Oklahoma |
| Tolerance | Deer, Wet Soil |
| Garden Uses | Beds And Borders, Bog Gardens, Ground Covers, Patio And Containers, Ponds And Streams, Rain Gardens, Water Gardens |
| Garden Styles | Informal and Cottage |
| Hardiness |
4 - 9 |
|---|---|
| Climate Zones | 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24 |
| Plant Type | Aquatic Plants, Ornamental Grasses, Perennials |
| Plant Family | Cyperaceae |
| Genus | Carex |
| Common names | Sedge |
| Exposure | Full Sun, Partial Sun |
| Season of Interest |
Spring (Late) Summer (Early, Mid, Late) Fall |
| Height |
2' - 3' (60cm - 90cm) |
| Spread |
2' - 3' (60cm - 90cm) |
| Spacing | 36" (90cm) |
| Maintenance | Low |
| Water Needs | Average, High |
| Soil Type | Chalk, Clay, Loam, Sand |
| Soil pH | Acid, Alkaline, Neutral |
| Soil Drainage | Moist but Well-Drained, Moisture Retentive, Poorly Drained |
| Characteristics | Showy |
| Native Plants | United States, Southwest, Southeast, Midwest, Wisconsin, Missouri, Indiana, Iowa, Minnesota, Michigan, Ohio, Kansas, Illinois, Tennessee, Arkansas, Kentucky, Oklahoma |
| Tolerance | Deer, Wet Soil |
| Garden Uses | Beds And Borders, Bog Gardens, Ground Covers, Patio And Containers, Ponds And Streams, Rain Gardens, Water Gardens |
| Garden Styles | Informal and Cottage |
How many Carex muskingumensis (Palm Sedge) do I need for my garden?
| Plant | Quantity | |
|---|---|---|
| Carex muskingumensis (Palm Sedge) | N/A | Buy Plants |
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