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    Carex grayi

    Also Known As

    • Carex grayii
    • Carex gregii
    • Gray Sedge
    • Gray's Bur Sedge
    • Mace Sedge
    • Morning Star Sedge

    Plant type

    perennial, groundcover, grass / grass like

    size

    • H: 2'-3'
    • W: 1'-2'

    planting zones

    • 5a-9b

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    Carex grayi plant details

    Carex grayi is an evergreen or semi-evergreen perennial groundcover grass (or grassy in appearance) with green foliage. In summer green flowers emerge followed by brown fruit. Features grassy texture. Grows well with sun - shade and even moisture - regular water. Adapts to various soil conditions. Does well in average, clay and rich soil. A good option if you're seeking something humidity tolerant and verticillium wilt resistant.

    CHARACTERISTICS OF Carex grayi

    Plant type: perennial groundcover grass (or grassy in appearance)
    Plant family: cyperaceae
    Foliage: evergreen or semi-evergreen green
    Mature size: 1 FT - 2 FT - wide, 2 FT - 3 FT - tall
    Flowers: green blooms in summer
    Uses: bog garden, container plant, easy-to-grow, unique, year round interest

    GROWING CONDITIONS for Carex grayi

    USDA Zones: 5a - 9b
    Sun exposure: sun - shade
    Watering frequency: even moisture - regular
    Resistant to: deer, humidity and verticillium wilt
    Soil needs: average, clay and rich

    Nursery contributed plant descriptions

    Named for its clusters of inflated, star-shaped seed heads which are ornamental fresh or dried, this tufted 1-3' sedge is from N. American meadows; use in the border, wild garden, or pool?s edge. S-PSh/M-W

    By: Forestfarm

    An 18-24" tall clump of coarse textured grassy foliage about the same diameter. Prefers, but doesn't demand a moist shady site. Grows well in full sun in average soil. In late Spring and early Summer, curious flowers produce tall stems of mace like seeds heads that are useful green in cut flower arrangements and dry in dried flower arrangements.

    By: Sunshine Farm and Gardens

    Gardening facts about Carex grayi plant

    How to Grow Carex grayi

    • Sun Exposure

      • sun - shade

    • Water Needs

      • even moisture - regular

    • Soil Needs

      • clay
      • adaptable
      • average
      • rich

    • Special Situation

      • humidity tolerant
      • verticillium wilt resistant

    Features

    • Foliage Color

      • green

    • Flower Color

      • green

    • Wildlife

      • deer resistant

    • Fruit

      • brown

    • Flower Season

      • summer

    • Foliage Season

      • evergreen
      • semi-evergreen

    • Texture

      • grassy

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