Grey's Sedge is a clumping native semi-evergreen grass with bright green leaves foliage. Stems sporting small spikeball-like seedheads at the tips go up in summer and can hold on into winter. Prefers full sun and moist to well-drained soils.
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Origins: |
Central and East N. America; GA Native |
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Height: |
2' - 3' |
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Spread: |
1.5’ - 2’ |
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Spacing: |
2’ |
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USDA Hardiness Zone: |
5 - 9 |
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Culture: |
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Bloom Color: |
Green |
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MAINTENANCE NEEDS: Low maintenance. No serious pests and diseases. Does not do well in dry soils, and in hot climates may not reach full height.
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: Krzysztof Ziarnek, Kenraiz, Carex grayi kz04, CC BY-SA 4.0, (2) Krzysztof Ziarnek, Kenraiz, Carex grayi kz01, CC BY-SA 4.0, (3) Agnieszka Kwiecień, Nova, Carex grayi Turzyca Graya 2010-05-29 01, CC BY-SA 4.0
*As plants have ranges in appearance they may not appear as the images shown.
