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    Carex otrubae

    Plant type

    perennial, grass / grass like

    size

    • H: 24"
    • W: 24"

    planting zones

    • 6a-9b

    Carex otrubae plant details

    Carex otrubae is a semi-evergreen perennial grass (or grassy in appearance) with green foliage. In summer chocolate and tan flowers emerge. Features grassy texture. Grows well with bright shade and regular - occasional water. Does well in average and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something verticillium wilt resistant.

    CHARACTERISTICS OF Carex otrubae

    Plant type: perennial grass (or grassy in appearance)
    Plant family: cyperaceae
    Foliage: semi-evergreen green
    Mature size: 24 IN wide, 24 IN tall
    Flowers: chocolate and tan blooms in summer
    Uses: easy-to-grow, native plant

    GROWING CONDITIONS for Carex otrubae

    USDA Zones: 6a - 9b
    Sun exposure: bright shade
    Watering frequency: regular - occasional
    Resistant to: verticillium wilt
    Soil needs: average and well-drained

    Gardening facts about Carex otrubae plant

    How to Grow Carex otrubae

    • Sun Exposure

      • bright shade

    • Water Needs

      • regular - occasional

    • Soil Needs

      • average
      • well-drained

    • Special Situation

      • verticillium wilt resistant

    Features

    • Foliage Color

      • green

    • Flower Color

      • tan
      • chocolate

    • Flower Season

      • summer

    • Foliage Season

      • semi-evergreen

    • Texture

      • grassy

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    Plant Type

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    Zones

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    Size

    Height: 1'-3'

    Width: 1'-3'

    • mostly sun - shade
    • even moisture - regular
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    Plant Type

    Perennial, Grass / Grass Like

    Zones

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    Size

    Height: 12"-24"

    Width: 12"-24"

    • mostly sun - shade
    • even moisture - regular
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    aka Leatherleaf Sedge

    Plant Type

    Perennial, Grass / Grass Like

    Zones

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    Size

    Height: 12"-36"

    Width: 12"-24"

    • sun - mostly shade
    • even moisture - occasional
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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
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    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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