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Greensheath Sedge

Carex feta

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Overview

Greensheath Sedge (Carex feta) is a hardy perennial grass-like plant, thriving in USDA zones 5-9. It prefers moist, well-drained soils and partial to full shade, growing to a height of 6-12 inches with a similar spread. Its fine-textured, deep green foliage forms dense, tufted mounds, offering a lush groundcover. Ideal for naturalistic plantings and woodland gardens, the plant is low-maintenance and provides year-round interest.

Sun HalfWater High, MediumZones 7–9Type GrassClimate Temperate
Greensheath Sedge (Carex feta) — Greensheath Sedge (Carex feta) is a hardy perennial grass-like plant, thriving in USDA zones 5-9
Greensheath Sedge (Carex feta) — growing to a height of 6-12 inches with a similar spreadGreensheath Sedge (Carex feta) — well-drained soils and partial to full shadeCarex fetaCarex fetaCarex fetaCarex feta

Culture

Sun
Half
Water
High, Medium
USDA zones
7–9

Shape & size

Mature height
1–1.5 Ft.

Classification

Type
Grass
Family
Cyperaceae
Climate
Temperate

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Greensheath Sedge (Carex feta) — Greensheath Sedge (Carex feta) is a hardy perennial grass-like plant, thriving in USDA zones 5-9
Greensheath Sedge (Carex feta) — growing to a height of 6-12 inches with a similar spread
Greensheath Sedge (Carex feta) — well-drained soils and partial to full shade
Carex feta
Carex feta
Carex feta
Carex feta

Photograph: Chloe and Trevor Van Loon, CC BY 4.0 · source

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