Carex Species, Narrow-leaved Cattail Sedge, Squarrose Sedge
Carex squarrosa
| Family: | Cyperaceae (sy-peer-AY-see-ee) (Info) |
| Genus: | Carex (KAR-eks) (Info) |
| Species: | squarrosa (skwa-RO-suh) (Info) |
Category:
Ornamental Grasses and Bamboo
Water Requirements:
Requires consistently moist soil; do not let dry out between waterings
Very high moisture needs; suitable for bogs and water gardens
Sun Exposure:
Full Sun
Sun to Partial Shade
Light Shade
Foliage:
Grown for foliage
This plant is resistant to deer
Foliage Color:
Height:
18-24 in. (45-60 cm)
Spacing:
12-15 in. (30-38 cm)
15-18 in. (38-45 cm)
18-24 in. (45-60 cm)
Hardiness:
USDA Zone 4a: to -34.4 °C (-30 °F)
USDA Zone 4b: to -31.6 °C (-25 °F)
USDA Zone 5a: to -28.8 °C (-20 °F)
USDA Zone 5b: to -26.1 °C (-15 °F)
USDA Zone 6a: to -23.3 °C (-10 °F)
USDA Zone 6b: to -20.5 °C (-5 °F)
Where to Grow:
Danger:
Bloom Color:
Chartreuse (yellow-green)
Bloom Characteristics:
Bloom Size:
Bloom Time:
Late Spring/Early Summer
Mid Summer
Other details:
Soil pH requirements:
Patent Information:
Propagation Methods:
Seed Collecting:
Regional
This plant is said to grow outdoors in the following regions:
Windsor, Missouri
Frenchtown, New Jersey
Gardeners' Notes:
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