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    Carex radiata

    Also Known As

    • Eastern Star Sedge

    Plant type

    perennial, grass / grass like

    size

    • H: 1'-2'
    • W: 1'

    planting zones

    • 3a-8b

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    Carex radiata plant details

    Carex radiata is an evergreen perennial grass (or grassy in appearance) with green foliage. In spring tan flowers emerge. Features grassy texture. Attracts birds. Grows well with mostly sun - shade and even moisture - regular water. Does well in average and gritty soil. A good option if you're seeking something verticillium wilt resistant.

    CHARACTERISTICS OF Carex radiata

    Plant type: perennial grass (or grassy in appearance)
    Plant family: cyperaceae
    Foliage: evergreen green
    Mature size: 1 FT wide, 1 FT - 2 FT - tall
    Flowers: tan blooms in spring

    GROWING CONDITIONS for Carex radiata

    USDA Zones: 3a - 8b
    Sun exposure: mostly sun - shade
    Watering frequency: even moisture - regular
    Resistant to: deer, verticillium wilt
    Soil needs: average and gritty

    Nursery contributed plant descriptions

    Forms attractive dense tufts of slender leaf blades in dappled to medium shade. ?Small star-like flower clusters rise in late spring. Slow to spread, primarily by seed, the seeds are a food source for both songbirds and upland gamebirds. ?Excellent ornamental sedge for moist to medium soils. Zones 3 - 8.

    By: Prairie Nursery

    Gardening facts about Carex radiata plant

    How to Grow Carex radiata

    • Sun Exposure

      • mostly sun - shade

    • Water Needs

      • even moisture - regular

    • Soil Needs

      • average
      • gritty

    • Special Situation

      • verticillium wilt resistant

    Features

    • Foliage Color

      • green

    • Flower Color

      • tan

    • Wildlife

      • birds
      • deer resistant

    • Flower Season

      • spring

    • Foliage Season

      • evergreen

    • Texture

      • grassy

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    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
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    Carex phyllocephala 'Sparkler'

    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
    Photo of Carex phyllocephala 'Sparkler' by plant lust
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    Carex buchananii

    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
    Photo of Carex buchananii foliage by Stickpen
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    Carex platyphylla

    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
    Photo of Carex platyphylla foliage, habit by Jay Sturner
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    Carex morrowii 'Goldband'

    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
    Photo of Carex morrowii 'Goldband' by Patricia Cunningham
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