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Carex sprengelii

Also Known As

Long Beaked Sedge

Plant type

perennial, grass / grass like

size

H: 2'-4'
W: 18"-24"

planting zones

3a-9b

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Carex sprengelii plant details

Carex sprengelii is a semi-evergreen perennial grass (or grassy in appearance) with green foliage. In spring flowers emerge. Attracts birds and butterflies making it an excellent addition to pollinator gardens. Grows well with sun - shade and even moisture - low water. Drought tolerant once established. Adapts to various soil conditions. Does well in average, clay, gritty and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something verticillium wilt resistant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Carex sprengelii

Plant type: perennial grass (or grassy in appearance)
Plant family: cyperaceae
Foliage: semi-evergreen green
Mature size: 18 IN - 24 IN - wide, 2 FT - 4 FT - tall

GROWING CONDITIONS for Carex sprengelii

USDA Zones: 3a - 9b
Sun exposure: sun - shade
Watering frequency: even moisture - low
Resistant to: deer, verticillium wilt
Soil needs: average, clay, gritty and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

This is one of the showiest and most important sedges of both upland and moist woodlands in the Upper Midwest and New England. Numerous pendulant seedheads rise on long stems from the greenish-yellow clumps. Non-rhizomatous, it is well behaved and makes a valuable garden companion. Although naturally occurring in woodlands, it thrives in rich soil in full sun, where the foliage will often take on an attractive chartreuse color. Zones 3 - 5.