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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
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
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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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See other plant types of Carex for your garden
aka Carex elata 'Bowles Golden', Bowles Golden Sedge
Plant Type
Perennial, Grass / Grass Like
Zones
5a-10b
Size
Height: 1'-3'
Width: 1'-3'
- mostly sun - shade
- even moisture - regular
aka Sparkler Palm Sedge
Plant Type
Perennial, Grass / Grass Like
Zones
7b-10b
Size
Height: 12"-24"
Width: 12"-24"
- mostly sun - shade
- even moisture - regular
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
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
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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