Texas Sedge
Carex texensis
Texas Sedge is a dense native evergreen grass that grows into a fine-textured mat like clumps. The shiny deep green foliage holds its color in winter. Prefers part sun and rich moist well-drained soils. Moderately drought tolerant once established. Makes good turf.
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Origins: |
S.C and East N. America; GA Native |
Height: |
- 0.5' |
Spread: |
0.5' - 1' |
Spacing: |
1’ |
USDA Hardiness Zone: |
5 - 9 |
Culture: |
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Bloom Color: |
N/A |
Season of Interest: |
MAINTENANCE NEEDS: Low maintenance. 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, Ponds and Streams, and Containers.
COMPANION PLANTS: Mistflower, White Wood Aster, Monkey Flower
IMAGES: Daderot, Carex texensis - Zilker Botanical Garden - Austin, Texas - DSC08932, CC0 1.0, (2) Photo by F. D. Richards, Hartman Prehistoric Garden
*As plants have ranges in appearance they may not appear as the images shown.
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