Carex muskingumensis 'Oehme'

Also Known As

Oehme Variegated Palm Sedge

Plant type

perennial, grass / grass like, aquatic

size

H: 1'-2'
W: 1'-2'

planting zones

5a-8b

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Carex muskingumensis 'Oehme' plant details

Carex muskingumensis 'Oehme' is a deciduous perennial aquatic grass (or grassy in appearance) with variegated foliage. Features grassy texture. Grows well with sun - mostly shade and even moisture water. Drought tolerant once established. A good option if you're seeking something verticillium wilt resistant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Carex muskingumensis 'Oehme'

Plant type: perennial aquatic grass (or grassy in appearance)
Plant family: cyperaceae
Foliage: deciduous variegated
Mature size: 1 FT - 2 FT - wide, 1 FT - 2 FT - tall

GROWING CONDITIONS for Carex muskingumensis 'Oehme'

USDA Zones: 5a - 8b
Sun exposure: sun - mostly shade
Watering frequency: even moisture
Resistant to: deer, verticillium wilt

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

In spring this arching and spreading 2' mound looks like the wet-meadow native that it is, but surprise!, in summer each leaf develops a bright golden-yellow margin; rhizomatous, for sun if wet or part shade (if dry). S-PSh/M-W

By: Forestfarm

Looking like a miniature palm tree, palm sedge is a great addition to the shaded garden. Grass-like foliage emerges bright green and quickly turns dark green with a clear gold border. Its fine texture makes 'Oehme' a great companion for bold foliage plants like Hosta, Salvia koyame, and Heuchera. Deer resistant and tolerant of a wide range of soil moisture, from somewhat dry to wet. Originally found by the late Wolfgang Oehme and introduced in 1994 by Plant Delights.

By: Botanophilia

While the species inhabits moist North American woodlands and meadows, this uniquely textured sport, discovered in landscape architect Wolfgang Oehme's garden, is somewhat drought tolerant once established. First a solid color, later enhanced with narrow yellow edges, the bright green blades are tapered and arranged horizontally like palm fronds on mostly upright triangular stems, knitting a tropical-styled, semideciduous ground cover. Versatile and deer resistant, 'Oehme's slow spreading steadfast clump produces chocolate-colored spiky inflorescences, handles sun or shade, favors ample moisture, especially when its hot and looks just right along a walkway, streamside, or in a container.