Carex amphibola ~ Creek Sedge

Carex amphibola ~ Creek SedgeCreek Sedge is a compact clumping semi evergreen grass native to the eastern coast. Its shiny, upright grass like foliage is a soft green and in late spring a green scaly flower spikes above the foliage. Thrives in rich, moist well drained soils. Drought tolerant once established. Type: Orn. Grass Origins: Eastern N. America; GA Native Height: 1 1. 5 Spread: 1 1. 5 Spacing: 1 USDA Hardiness Zone: 3 9 Culture: Partial Sun, Full Shade Bloom Color: Green

Creek Sedge is a compact clumping semi-evergreen grass native to the eastern coast.  Its shiny, upright grass-like foliage is a soft green and in late spring a green scaly flower spikes above the foliage.  Thrives in rich, moist well-drained soils.  Drought tolerant once established.    

MAINTENANCE NEEDS: Low maintenance. It can be planted in near full sun if the soil is consistently moist but will have less color.  Cut foliage to the ground and remove it in late winter.

LANDSCAPE USES:  Accents or Group Plantings, Borders, Woodland Gardens, Wildlife Gardens, Naturalized Areas, Ponds and Streams, and Containers.

COMPANION PLANTS: Woodland Phlox, Goldenstar, Christmas Fern

IMAGE: Photo by Doug McGrady, Carex amphibola (eastern narrow-leaved sedge), Cumberland, RI

*As plants have ranges in appearance they may not appear as the images shown.