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Carex phyllocephala 'Sparkler'

 
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Family: Cyperaceae (sy-peer-AY-see-ee) (Info)
Genus: Carex (KAR-eks) (Info)
Species: phyllocephala
Cultivar: Sparkler
Additional cultivar information: (aka SparkerŪ)

2 vendors have this plant for sale.

2 members have or want this plant for trade.

Category:
Groundcovers
Ornamental Grasses and Bamboo
Perennials

Height:
12-18 in. (30-45 cm)

Spacing:
36-48 in. (90-120 cm)

Hardiness:
USDA Zone 8a: to -12.2 °C (10 °F)
USDA Zone 8b: to -9.4 °C (15 °F)

Sun Exposure:
Light Shade
Partial to Full Shade

Danger:
Unknown - Tell us

Bloom Color:
Pale Yellow

Bloom Time:
Late Spring/Early Summer

Foliage:
Grown for foliage

Other details:
Requires consistently moist soil; do not let dry out between waterings
Suitable for growing in containers

Soil pH requirements:
Unknown - Tell us

Patent Information:
Unknown - Tell us

Propagation Methods:
Unknown - Tell us

Seed Collecting:
Unknown - Tell us

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2 positives
No neutrals
No negatives

Gardeners' Notes:

RatingAuthorComment
Positive vossner On May 27, 2007, vossner from Richmond, TX (Zone 9a) wrote:

Mine are planted inground, bright shade. They do get crispy tips in the peak of summer, so they would probably benefit from being moved to a shadier location. Since damage is minimal, I won't bother.

If I were to get another another one, I would definitely plant it in a shadier location.

Positive sterhill On Jun 7, 2006, sterhill from Atlanta, GA (Zone 7b) wrote:

Really beautiful plant - wants shade in Atlanta or the leaf tips burn. It does well in a protected area of my garden, through the winter. Keep well watered in the summer's heat.

Regional...

This plant has been said to grow in the following regions:

Sonoma, California
Dunwoody, Georgia
Raleigh, North Carolina
Beaverton, Oregon
Rockcreek, Oregon
Okatie, South Carolina
Brushy Creek, Texas
Richmond, Texas
Tyler, Texas
Olympia, Washington



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