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Carex brunnea 'Jenneke'
Also Known As
- Jenneke Sedge
Plant type
perennial, grass / grass like
size
- H: 10"-18"
- W: 10"-12"
planting zones
- 6a-10b
Carex brunnea 'Jenneke' plant details
Carex brunnea 'Jenneke' is an evergreen perennial grass (or grassy in appearance) with variegated foliage. In summer flowers emerge. Features grassy texture. Grows well with sun - mostly shade and even moisture - regular water. Does well in average and rich soil. A good option if you're seeking something verticillium wilt resistant.
CHARACTERISTICS OF Carex brunnea 'Jenneke'
- Plant type: perennial grass (or grassy in appearance)
- Plant family: cyperaceae
- Foliage: evergreen variegated
- Mature size: 10 IN - 12 IN - wide, 10 IN - 18 IN - tall
- Uses: clumping, woodland garden
GROWING CONDITIONS for Carex brunnea 'Jenneke'
- USDA Zones: 6a - 10b
- Sun exposure: sun - mostly shade
- Watering frequency: even moisture - regular
- Resistant to: deer, verticillium wilt
- Soil needs: average and rich
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How to Grow Carex brunnea 'Jenneke'
Sun Exposure
- sun - mostly shade
Water Needs
- even moisture - regular
Soil Needs
- average
- rich
Special Situation
- verticillium wilt resistant
Features
Foliage Color
- variegated
Wildlife
- deer resistant
Flower Season
- summer
Foliage Season
- evergreen
Texture
- grassy
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