Scientific
Name
Carex elata (Carex stricta)
Common
Name
Tufted
sedge |
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Hardiness
Zones: 5 to 9 |
[Bowles Golden] |
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Habit:
Evergreen
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Growth
Rate: --
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Size: 2 to 3 feet |
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Site
Requirements: Sun to light
shade; prefers moist, fertile soil but tolerates dry soil
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Form:
Upright |
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Texture:
Fine
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Foliage: Dense
tufts of arching leaves |
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Flower/Fruit: Blue
flowers; disappears quickly |
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Comments: Best
color in full sun
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Cultivars:
Bowles Golden; Knightshades
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