Carex eburnea

Also Known As

Bristle-leaf Sedge

Plant type

perennial, grass / grass like

size

H: 6"-12"
W: 6"-12"

planting zones

2a-8b

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Carex eburnea plant details

Carex eburnea is a deciduous perennial grass (or grassy in appearance) with green foliage. Features grassy texture. Grows well with sun - shade and even moisture water. Drought tolerant once established. Does well in acidic soil. A good option if you're seeking something verticillium wilt resistant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Carex eburnea

Plant type: perennial grass (or grassy in appearance)
Plant family: cyperaceae
Foliage: deciduous green
Mature size: 6 IN - 12 IN - wide, 6 IN - 12 IN - tall
Uses: rock garden, woodland garden

GROWING CONDITIONS for Carex eburnea

USDA Zones: 2a - 8b
Sun exposure: sun - shade
Watering frequency: even moisture
Resistant to: deer, verticillium wilt
Soil needs: acidic

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

This truly unique sedge forms dense clumps of fine green leaves that reach only six inches tall. Perfect for planting between stone pavers and in dry or rocky soils in semi-shade. This distinctive plant grows in partial shade in limestone rocks in nature, and is extremely drought tolerant. Our plants are grown from seed originating from Door County, Wisconsin. Zones 3 - 7