Carex muskingumensis 'Little Midge'

Also Known As

Dwarf Palm Sedge

Plant type

perennial, groundcover, grass / grass like, aquatic

size

H: 8"-12"
W: 8"-24"

planting zones

4a-10b

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Carex muskingumensis 'Little Midge' plant details

Carex muskingumensis 'Little Midge' is a slow-growing deciduous perennial groundcover aquatic grass (or grassy in appearance) with green foliage. In summer chocolate flowers emerge. Features grassy texture. Attracts birds. Grows well with sun - mostly shade and even moisture - regular water. A good option if you're seeking something verticillium wilt resistant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Carex muskingumensis 'Little Midge'

Plant type: perennial groundcover aquatic grass (or grassy in appearance)
Plant family: cyperaceae
Foliage: deciduous green
Mature size: 8 IN - 24 IN - wide, 8 IN - 12 IN - tall
Flowers: chocolate blooms in summer
Uses: container plant

GROWING CONDITIONS for Carex muskingumensis 'Little Midge'

USDA Zones: 4a - 10b
Sun exposure: sun - mostly shade
Watering frequency: even moisture - regular
Resistant to: deer, verticillium wilt

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

A bright-green, moisture loving Sedge plant. Leaves look like palm fronds arranged in triangular culms.

By: Conifer Kingdom

Glossy green leaves that look like tiny palm fronds make this tiny (to only 12" tall) sedge a delightful addition to pond?s edge or container; will spread slowly... can be used as an eye-catching small groundcover. S/M-W

By: Forestfarm

Truly pint-sized in all aspects, this easily cultivated fine textured sedge was introduced by Limerock Nursery of Pennsylvania. Thin, tapered bright green blades resemble miniature palms as they radiate out from lax stem tips. Best relished up close, the slow spreading 'Little Midge' is a superb option for small water features or containers, bog gardens and the rockery; or plant multiples for a verdant ground cover. It endures sun or partial shade with ample moisture, but is tolerant of drier conditions.

By: Digging Dog Nursery

Thin, bright green, grassy leaves that branch at the tips resemble miniature palms…Little Midge is a cutie at only 8-12" high. It will spread slowly in moist to wet soils, and makes an attractive ground cover in sun to light shade. Very nice little aquatic for smaller water features, bog and bog containers! Small birds seem to enjoy the seeds on this plant at the end of the season. Give it a spot where the intricate leaves can be enjoyed – we keep one in a small pot on our table in a saucer of water everyone wants to know what it is! Deer resistant.