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Carex obnupta

Also Known As

  • Slough Sedge

Plant type

perennial, grass / grass like, aquatic

size

  • H: 2'-5'
  • W: 3'-10'

planting zones

  • 6a-9b

Carex obnupta plant details

Carex obnupta is an evergreen perennial aquatic grass (or grassy in appearance) with green foliage. In summer chocolate flowers emerge followed by brown fruit. Features grassy texture. Attracts birds. Grows well with sun - mostly shade and standing water - regular water. Adapts to various soil conditions. Does well in average, clay and rich soil. A good option if you're seeking something for erosion control, seaside / salt tolerant and verticillium wilt resistant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Carex obnupta

Plant type: perennial aquatic grass (or grassy in appearance)
Plant family: cyperaceae
Foliage: evergreen green
Mature size: 3 FT - 10 FT - wide, 2 FT - 5 FT - tall
Flowers: chocolate blooms in summer

GROWING CONDITIONS for Carex obnupta

USDA Zones: 6a - 9b
Sun exposure: sun - mostly shade
Watering frequency: standing water - regular
Resistant to: deer, erosion, seaside / salt and verticillium wilt
Soil needs: average, clay and rich

Gardening facts about Carex obnupta plant

How to Grow Carex obnupta

  • Sun Exposure

    • sun - mostly shade
  • Water Needs

    • standing water - regular
  • Soil Needs

    • clay
    • adaptable
    • average
    • rich
  • Special Situation

    • seaside / salt tolerant
    • erosion control
    • verticillium wilt resistant

Features

  • Foliage Color

    • green
  • Flower Color

    • chocolate
  • Wildlife

    • birds
    • deer resistant
  • Fruit

    • brown
  • Flower Season

    • summer
  • Foliage Season

    • evergreen
  • Texture

    • grassy

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Zones

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Size

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Width: 1'-3'

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  • even moisture - regular
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Zones

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Zones

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Size

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