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Carex mertensii

Also Known As

Mertens' Sedge

Plant type

perennial, grass / grass like

size

H: 1'-4'
W: 1'-2'

planting zones

3a-8b

Carex mertensii plant details

Carex mertensii is an evergreen or semi-evergreen perennial grass (or grassy in appearance) with green foliage. Grows well with sun and even moisture - regular water. Does well in well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something verticillium wilt resistant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Carex mertensii

Plant type: perennial grass (or grassy in appearance)
Plant family: cyperaceae
Foliage: evergreen or semi-evergreen green
Mature size: 1 FT - 2 FT - wide, 1 FT - 4 FT - tall

GROWING CONDITIONS for Carex mertensii

USDA Zones: 3a - 8b
Sun exposure: sun
Watering frequency: even moisture - regular
Resistant to: verticillium wilt
Soil needs: well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Western native sedge, found growing in moist to wet areas from Alaska to California and east to Montana. Bright green leaves form clumps to 15-20" tall, topped in summer with graceful, dangling clusters of overlapping flowers on tall stems. Does well in sun where moisture is plentiful, along waterways and even in boggy ground. Frost hardy to -40 °F, USDA zone 3. Cyperaceae