Upright Sedge, Uptight Sedge, Tussock Sedge, Carex stricta var. strictior, Carex strictior
Carex stricta (Tussock Sedge) is a rhizomatous evergreen sedge forming a dense tussock of grass-like, rich blue-green leaves. As the leaves die off, they form a distinctive, elevated mounded clump or tussock surrounding the base, hence the common name. In late spring, green flower spikes appear above the foliage, turning chocolate brown as they mature. Deer and wet soil tolerant, Tussock Sedge requires very little care and provides year-round interest. Native to eastern North America, it is well suited to a shoreline and adds a pretty fountain shape in the water garden, where it provides good cover for birds and frogs.
| Hardiness |
3 - 8 |
|---|---|
| Heat Zones |
3 - 9 |
| Plant Type | Ornamental Grasses, Perennials |
| Plant Family | Cyperaceae |
| Genus | Carex |
| Common names | Sedge |
| Exposure | Full Sun, Partial Sun |
| Season of Interest | Spring (Early, Mid, Late), Summer (Early, Mid, Late), Fall, Winter |
| Height | 1' - 3' (30cm - 90cm) |
| Spread | 1' - 2' (30cm - 60cm) |
| Spacing | 24" (60cm) |
| Maintenance | Low |
| Water Needs | Average, High |
| Soil Type | Clay, Loam, Sand |
| Soil pH | Acid, Alkaline, Neutral |
| Soil Drainage | Moist but Well-Drained, Moisture Retentive, Poorly Drained |
| Characteristics | Showy, Evergreen |
| Native Plants | United States, New York, New Hampshire, New Jersey, Rhode Island, Vermont, Pennsylvania, Delaware, Connecticut, Maryland, Maine, Massachusetts, Southwest, Southeast, Northeast, Midwest, Illinois, Kansas, Iowa, Michigan, Indiana, South Dakota, Nebraska, Missouri, Wisconsin, Minnesota, Ohio, North Dakota, South Carolina, Tennessee, North Carolina, West Virginia, Virginia, Arkansas, Georgia, Mississippi, Kentucky, Texas |
| Tolerance | Deer, Clay Soil, Wet Soil |
| Attracts | Birds, Butterflies |
| Garden Uses | Ground Covers, Ponds And Streams |
| Garden Styles | Informal and Cottage |
| Hardiness |
3 - 8 |
|---|---|
| Heat Zones |
3 - 9 |
| Plant Type | Ornamental Grasses, Perennials |
| Plant Family | Cyperaceae |
| Genus | Carex |
| Common names | Sedge |
| Exposure | Full Sun, Partial Sun |
| Season of Interest | Spring (Early, Mid, Late), Summer (Early, Mid, Late), Fall, Winter |
| Height | 1' - 3' (30cm - 90cm) |
| Spread | 1' - 2' (30cm - 60cm) |
| Spacing | 24" (60cm) |
| Maintenance | Low |
| Water Needs | Average, High |
| Soil Type | Clay, Loam, Sand |
| Soil pH | Acid, Alkaline, Neutral |
| Soil Drainage | Moist but Well-Drained, Moisture Retentive, Poorly Drained |
| Characteristics | Showy, Evergreen |
| Native Plants | United States, New York, New Hampshire, New Jersey, Rhode Island, Vermont, Pennsylvania, Delaware, Connecticut, Maryland, Maine, Massachusetts, Southwest, Southeast, Northeast, Midwest, Illinois, Kansas, Iowa, Michigan, Indiana, South Dakota, Nebraska, Missouri, Wisconsin, Minnesota, Ohio, North Dakota, South Carolina, Tennessee, North Carolina, West Virginia, Virginia, Arkansas, Georgia, Mississippi, Kentucky, Texas |
| Tolerance | Deer, Clay Soil, Wet Soil |
| Attracts | Birds, Butterflies |
| Garden Uses | Ground Covers, Ponds And Streams |
| Garden Styles | Informal and Cottage |
How many Carex stricta (Tussock Sedge) do I need for my garden?
| Plant | Quantity | |
|---|---|---|
| Carex stricta (Tussock Sedge) | N/A | Buy Plants |
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