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    Carex virgata

    Plant type

    perennial, grass / grass like, aquatic

    size

    • H: 3'
    • W: 3'

    planting zones

    • 6a-11

    Carex virgata plant details

    Carex virgata is an evergreen perennial aquatic grass (or grassy in appearance) with green foliage. Features grassy texture. Grows well with sun - mostly shade and even moisture - low water. Does well in rich soil. A good option if you're seeking something verticillium wilt resistant.

    CHARACTERISTICS OF Carex virgata

    Plant type: perennial aquatic grass (or grassy in appearance)
    Plant family: cyperaceae
    Foliage: evergreen green
    Mature size: 3 FT wide, 3 FT tall

    GROWING CONDITIONS for Carex virgata

    USDA Zones: 6a - 11
    Sun exposure: sun - mostly shade
    Watering frequency: even moisture - low
    Resistant to: deer, verticillium wilt
    Soil needs: rich

    Nursery contributed plant descriptions

    Tolerant of both wet & dry soils, this fine textured, New Zealand grass is tough, evergreen & fast growing. The narrow, bright green, arching leaves form a 3’ x 3’ attractive, upright clump. Erect seed spikes appear in mid-Summer. An excellent choice for a waterside grass. Rich soil is best.

    By: Annie's Annuals & Perennials

    Gardening facts about Carex virgata plant

    How to Grow Carex virgata

    • Sun Exposure

      • sun - mostly shade

    • Water Needs

      • even moisture - low

    • Soil Needs

      • rich

    • Special Situation

      • verticillium wilt resistant

    Features

    • Foliage Color

      • green

    • Wildlife

      • deer resistant

    • Foliage Season

      • evergreen

    • Texture

      • grassy

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    Plant Type

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    Zones

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    Size

    Height: 1'-3'

    Width: 1'-3'

    • mostly sun - shade
    • even moisture - regular
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    Plant Type

    Perennial, Grass / Grass Like

    Zones

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    Size

    Height: 12"-24"

    Width: 12"-24"

    • mostly sun - shade
    • even moisture - regular
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    Carex buchananii

    aka Leatherleaf Sedge

    Plant Type

    Perennial, Grass / Grass Like

    Zones

    7a-10b

    Size

    Height: 12"-36"

    Width: 12"-24"

    • sun - mostly shade
    • even moisture - occasional
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    Carex platyphylla

    aka Broad-leaf Silver Sedge

    Plant Type

    Perennial, Grass / Grass Like

    Zones

    4a-9b

    Size

    Height: 6"-12"

    Width: 12"-18"

    • sun - shade
    • even moisture - drought tolerant
    Photo of Carex platyphylla foliage, habit by Jay Sturner
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    aka Goldband Japanese Sedge

    Plant Type

    Perennial, Grass / Grass Like, Aquatic

    Zones

    5a-9b

    Size

    Height: 6"-12"

    Width: 12"-24"

    • sun - shade
    • even moisture
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