Description

Carex amphibola is an adaptable sedge that grows with an ornamental, fountain-shaped form in compact mounds. Bunching habit. Shiny, narrow green foliage is often semi-evergreen. Green scaly flower spikes with male spikelets appearing above female spikelets. Thrives in shaded sites with moist soil. Will tolerate full sun with consistent moisture. May self-seed but not aggressively. Carex are larval host to skipper butterflies, attract butterflies and feed turtles. Who wouldn’t want a turtle in their garden? 😊 Height: 1-1.5 ft. Spread: 1-1.5 ft. Family: Cyperaceae Bloom time: March to June Sun: part shade to full shade Water: medium to wet According to Rutgers University, Carex are “rarely damaged” by deer. Uses: ground cover, lawn replacement (light foot traffic) “Sedges have edges, rushes are round, grasses are hollow, straight to the ground.” photo credit: North Creek Nurseries