Buy Carex scaposa

Also Known As

Chinese Pink Fairy Sedge

Plant type

perennial, grass / grass like

size

H: 12"-16"
W: 18"-30"

planting zones

6b-9b

3.5" | $16

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Carex scaposa plant details

Carex scaposa is an evergreen perennial grass (or grassy in appearance) with green foliage. In summer pink flowers emerge. Grows well with bright shade and even moisture water. Does well in average soil.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Carex scaposa

Plant type: perennial grass (or grassy in appearance)
Plant family: cyperaceae
Foliage: evergreen green
Mature size: 18 IN - 30 IN - wide, 12 IN - 16 IN - tall
Flowers: pink blooms in summer

GROWING CONDITIONS for Carex scaposa

USDA Zones: 6b - 9b
Sun exposure: bright shade
Watering frequency: even moisture

Soil needs: average

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Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Wider leaves than most Carex form evergreen clumps of arching foliage 6-8” high and twice as wide. Fluffy spikes of PINK starburst flowers on 10-12” stems in June>July attract pollinators. Best in morning sun, most moist soils; Hinkley collection from Vietnam.