Carex spicata, commonly known as spiked sedge or prickly sedge. Carex spicata is a tufted perennial sedge distinguished by its triangular stems, narrow keeled leaves, and characteristic purple-tinged basal sheaths. Its inflorescences bear tightly arranged spikes with a clear male-female flower arrangement.
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Origins: |
Eastern N. America; GA Native |
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Height: |
0.5' - 1' |
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Spread: |
0.5’ - 1’ |
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Spacing: |
1’ |
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USDA Hardiness Zone: |
3 - 8 |
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Bloom Color: |
Green |
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MAINTENANCE NEEDS: Low maintenance. No serious pests or dieseases.
LANDSCAPE USES: Accents or Group Plantings, Borders, Woodland Gardens, Wildlife Gardens, Naturalized Areas, Native Gardens, Rock Gardens, and Containers.
COMPANION PLANTS: Wild Columbine, Goldenstar, Prairie Smoke
IMAGES: Flora of the Southeastern US Carex spicata
*As plants have ranges in appearance they may not appear as the images shown.
