Carex amphibola
Creek sedge
- Native perennial grass with longevity
- Good filler for shady areas
- Low maintenance
- Attracts Butterflies
- Deer resistant
- Category: Ornamental Grass, Perennial
- Hardiness Zone: 3-9
- Height: 8-12 in
- Spread: 8-12 in
- Bloom Color: Green Shades
- Foliage Color: Green Shades
This native plant offers a shiny evergreen sedge that forms a gracefull, fountain-like mound. It is perfect for shadier spots in the garden, woodland gardens or along a path. It is deer resistant, attracts butterflies, and also has seeds enjoyed by turtles.
Foliage Color
| • | Green |
Attracts Wildlife
| • | Attracts Butterflies |
Critter Resistance
| • | Deer Resistant |
Programs
| • | American Beauties Native Plants® |
Season of Interest (Flowering)
| • | Spring |
Exposure
| • | Full Shade |
Habit
| • | Mounding |
Soil Moisture
| • | Moist, Well-Drained |
Growing & Maintenance Tips for Carex amphibola
Should be planted in shady area with well drained soil. When the spring bloom is finished it can be cut back to keep tidy.
