Cedar Sedge

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Cedar Sedge

Carex planostachys
6

12 inches
1

2 feet
Grows in grasslands and juniper woodlands, south-central U.S., south to Guatemala
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  • Central Texas
  • Texas
  • Part Sun/Shade
  • Low
  • Evergreen

About This Plant

A small evergreen sedge, appearing as a grasslike texture in the shade underneath mountain cedar and other prairie grasses. It grows as a single clump, not a turf, but can be paired with low-profile plants like cedar sage and horseherb for a native groundcover. See it growing throughout the Hill Country in the loose, rich soil under dense cedar stands. It’s not widely available commercially, so preserve it if you have it on-site.

Maintenance

None required.

Features

Plant Type:
Grasses
Size:
6-12" H, 1-2' W
Sunlight Requirements:
Part Sun/Shade
Soil Types:
Thin
Wildlife:
Flower Color:
Bloom Time:
April, May, June
Freeze Hardy:
Yes
Invasive:
No
Caution:
None
Coupon Eligible:
No

This plant goes well with

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