Palm Sedge Grass

Graceful foliage for the water's edge! The lovely native Palm Sedge Grass (Carex muskingumensis) is a lovely and graceful plant that has brilliant green foliage and striking oat-brown florets! The unique glossy blades are softly arching and neatly folded down the center for unique texture.

True to its name, the leaves grow in a pinwheel pattern which makes it look very 'palm-like'. Striking yellow fall color extends the seasons of interest with this native wetland accent plant. Waterfowl and songbirds forage the seeds and nest in the whorls of foliage.

These water-loving herbaceous perennials are native to the central and upper Midwest and are named after the Muskingum River in Southeast Ohio. Hardy throughout USDA growing zones 4 to 9, and grows to a 2-3 foot tall and wide arching mound.

Planting and Application:

Sedges are found in shaded wet sites, floodplain forests and lowland woods - so you know they will thrive in that low spot in your garden, beside your decorative pond or in that fountain 'splash zone' that is too wet and shady for anything to grow. Plant in Rain Gardens and by where the gutters drain to enjoy the bright green foliage.

Palm Sedges are lovely specimens and accents in mixed borders or planters with other plants that love moisture like Juncus or Acorus, and work beautifully throughout the landscape. Try Palm Sedge in big drifts along a ditch or next to a low-lying fence. When planted in mass, Sedge can be beneficial for erosion control. Buy 3, 5 or 7 plants and place 1 foot on center for fast spreading groundcover.

Palm Sedge will instantly ground a swimming pool to its surroundings, too! Sedge is becoming quite popular in landscapes as a lawn replacement or groundcover option.

• Hardy & Easy Care Native Grass
• Bright Green Foliage & Oat-Brown Seed Heads
• Shade Tolerant Ornamental Native Grass
• Important For Wildlife & Native Ecosystems
• Rain Gardens, Ponds & Water Features - Great in Bioswales!

#ProPlantTips for Care:

Sedges prefer dappled partial shade but will grow well in full sun as long as it gets steady water, or afternoon shade. Plant grasses and Sedges in well-drained sites regardless if you are planting in a wet to moist site or average garden conditions. Prune back the plants or clean their mounds in the early spring if needed. All plants prefer a 3-4 inch thick layer of mulch around their roots, especially in drier conditions.

• Partial Sun to Full Sun Locations
• Well-Drained Soil Locations
• Loves Moist Soil & Water Gardens
• Prune In Early Spring
• Deer Seldom Bother Sedges

Bring this hardy native to your garden today! Order the native Palm Sedge Grass for your water garden from Nature Hills and support wildlife and your local ecosystem beautifully!