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    Carex stricta

    Also Known As

    • Common Tussock Sedge

    Plant type

    grass / grass like, aquatic

    size

    • H: 2'-3'
    • W: 2'

    planting zones

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    Carex stricta plant details

    Carex stricta is an evergreen aquatic grass (or grassy in appearance) with green foliage. In spring and summer flowers emerge. Features grassy texture. Attracts birds, butterflies and hummingbirds making it an excellent addition to pollinator gardens. Grows well with sun - mostly shade and even moisture water. Does well in rich soil. A good option if you're seeking something verticillium wilt resistant.

    CHARACTERISTICS OF Carex stricta

    Plant type: aquatic grass (or grassy in appearance)
    Plant family: cyperaceae
    Foliage: evergreen green
    Mature size: 2 FT wide, 2 FT - 3 FT - tall
    Uses: clumping

    GROWING CONDITIONS for Carex stricta

    USDA Zones:
    Sun exposure: sun - mostly shade
    Watering frequency: even moisture
    Resistant to: verticillium wilt
    Soil needs: rich

    Gardening facts about Carex stricta plant

    How to Grow Carex stricta

    • Sun Exposure

      • sun - mostly shade

    • Water Needs

      • even moisture

    • Soil Needs

      • rich

    • Special Situation

      • verticillium wilt resistant

    Features

    • Foliage Color

      • green

    • Wildlife

      • birds
      • butterflies
      • hummingbirds

    • Flower Season

      • summer
      • spring

    • Foliage Season

      • evergreen

    • Texture

      • grassy

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