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Palm Sedge, Carex Muskingumensis

Big Bluestem

Full sun to part sun, Cool-season

This sedge has narrow green leaves and a spiky form. Appears to have a pretty rapid growth habit and could work well as a groundcover plant. It did not seem to be fazed by the summer heat.

The second season for this sedge was another productive one. It filled in its area, but is not particularly aggressive (yet?). It put on many blooms in the spring.


Advertised HeightAdvertised Zone

24”

4

YearHeight/Width
Year 114”/16”
Year 226”/24”
DatePictures
September 2007Big Bluestem
February 2008Big Bluestem
September 2008Big Bluestem
September 2009Big Bluestem
Close-up~September 2009Big Bluestem
November 2009Big Bluestem