Eastern Star Sedge is a dense shade loving native evergreen grass with narrow medium green foliage. Triangular spikes sporting yellowish-green spikelets containing star-like clusters of perigynia in spring. Prefers part sun and moist well-drained soils.
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Type: |
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Origins: |
C. and Eastern N. America; GA Native |
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Height: |
2' - 2.5' |
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Spread: |
1.5’ - 2’ |
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Spacing: |
1.5’ |
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USDA Hardiness Zone: |
4 - 8 |
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Culture: |
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Bloom Color: |
Green |
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MAINTENANCE NEEDS: Low maintenance. Do not let soils dry out. Cut foliage to the ground and remove it in late winter.
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
*As plants have ranges in appearance they may not appear as the images shown.
