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Common Name:
Pale sedge
Plant Type:
Sedge
Family:
Cyperaceae (The Sedge Family)
Geographic Origin:
Eastern United States
California Native?:
No

Plant Size:
12 inches high
Landscape/Garden Uses:
shade gardens
Flowering Season:
Summer

Flower Color:
Not applicable
Exposure:
Sun or shade
Soils:
Most soils

Suggested Irrigation:
Regular to moderate watering
Estimated Hardiness:
Hardy to 0 degrees F. or less

Spreading dark grey green sedge is useful in large scale plantings or for wet spots in shady gardens. Foliage stays about 12 inches high.