Carex muskingumensis

Also Known As

Palm Sedge
Palm Tree Sedge

Plant type

perennial, aquatic

size

H: 2'-3'
W: 3'-5'

planting zones

4a-9b

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Carex muskingumensis plant details

Carex muskingumensis is a broadleaf evergreen perennial aquatic with green foliage. In summer flowers emerge. Features grassy texture. Grows well with sun - mostly shade and even moisture water. Adapts to various soil conditions. Does well in average, clay and rich soil. A good option if you're seeking something humidity tolerant and verticillium wilt resistant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Carex muskingumensis

Plant type: perennial aquatic
Plant family: cyperaceae
Foliage: evergreen green
Mature size: 3 FT - 5 FT - wide, 2 FT - 3 FT - tall
Uses: bog garden, easy-to-grow, woodland garden

GROWING CONDITIONS for Carex muskingumensis

USDA Zones: 4a - 9b
Sun exposure: sun - mostly shade
Watering frequency: even moisture
Resistant to: deer and rabbit, humidity and verticillium wilt
Soil needs: average, clay and rich

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

With the attractive and exotic-looking foliage of a palm-frond, this 2-3' slowly creeping sedge is actually from the marshes and stream sides of the Great Lakes; showy for pots, water?s edge or groundcover. S-PSh/M-W

By: Forestfarm

The glossy green leaves branch out from the main stem similar to a palm tree. Native to wooded lowlands, it does best in slightly damp soil in shade. Makes an excellent groundcover, and thrives in clay! Plant one foot on center as a groundcover or use individually as a foliage accent plant. Zones 4 - 7.

By: Prairie Nursery

A North American native, this creeping sedge prefers wet meadows or woods and takes full sun or shade. Lax, grass-thin leaves of medium green can grow to 2' tall and form a large ground cover when massed together.