Carex geyeri

Also Known As

Geyer's Sedge

Plant type

perennial, grass / grass like

size

H: 12"
W: 12"

planting zones

5a-10b

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Carex geyeri plant details

Carex geyeri is an evergreen perennial grass (or grassy in appearance) with gold and green foliage. yellow flowers emerge followed by brown fruit. Features grassy texture. Grows well with bright shade and regular - occasional water. Does well in well-drained soil.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Carex geyeri

Plant type: perennial grass (or grassy in appearance)
Plant family: cyperaceae
Foliage: evergreen gold and green
Mature size: 12 IN wide, 12 IN tall
Flowers: yellow blooms
Uses: container plant, rock garden, year round interest

GROWING CONDITIONS for Carex geyeri

USDA Zones: 5a - 10b
Sun exposure: bright shade
Watering frequency: regular - occasional

Soil needs: well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Attractive sedge native to upland areas throughout the west from B.C. down into New Mexico where it is important year-round forage for Elk. Yellow-green shiny leaves are upright, then arching in loose clumps, up to a foot tall; shorter in harsher environments, slowly spreading by underground runners. In early summer short solitary flowering stems bear golden clusters of frilly flowers, maturing to brown seeds. Grows best in exposed sites and open woodlands with well drained soil. Tolerant of both deep snow cover and summer drought. Hardy to USDA zone 5.