Wednesday, April 1, 2015

Great Design Plant: Carex Eburnea (3 photos)

Botanical name: Carex eburnea

Common names: Bristleleaf sedge, ivory sedge

Origin: Native in most of Canada and in the U.S. from Montana southeast to Nebraska, south into Arkansas and all points east except Florida

Where it will grow: Hardy to -50 degrees Fahrenheit (USDA zones 2 to 8; find your zone)

Water requirement: Dry to medium soil

Light requirement: Some sun to full shade

Mature size: 6 to 12 inches tall and 1 foot wide

Benefits and tolerances: Does great in dry soils, from clay to sandy to slightly rocky

Seasonal interest: Blooms in early to mid summer

When to plant: Potted or bare-root plants can be planted from spring to fall.



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