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Carex emoryi

Emory's Sedge

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Carex emoryi (Emory's Sedge)

A wetland native that forms dense tussocks of straw-colored leaves at the base with bright green new growth emerging from the top. An emergent aquatic, this sedge tolerates full sun to part shade and thrives in wet to moist soil. Narrow, grass-like leaves add a graceful appearance along a pond edge or in a rain garden. This plant suckers rapidly and is especially useful where erosion is a problem.

Additional Information:


Height
18-24 Inches

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Spread
12-18 Inches

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Bloom/Seasonal Color
Green


USDA Hardiness Zone 5-9

Home Owner Growing and Maintenance Tips:

Good Companions
Swamp Aster (Aster puniceus), Buttonbush (Cephalanthus occidentalis), Soft Rush (Juncus effusus), Marsh Bulrush (Scirpus cyperinus)

Characteristics & Attributes

Hydrologic Designation

OBL

Root

Stolons

Soil Moisture

High

Special Uses

Bog

Sun Exposure

Full Sun

USFS MO Ecological Map