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Slough Sedge

Carex Obnupta

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Overview

Carex obnupta, commonly referred to as Slough Sedge, is a robust perennial grass-like plant native to wetlands. Thriving in full sun to partial shade, it has dark green, narrow leaves reaching up to 3 feet in height, with dense, rounded clumps spreading up to 2 feet wide. Its ability to tolerate saturated soils makes it ideal for rain gardens and streambanks, offering excellent erosion control and habitat value.

Sun Full, Half, ShadeWater MediumZones 6–9Climate Temperate
Slough Sedge (Carex Obnupta) — Thriving in full sun to partial shade

Culture

Sun
Full, Half, Shade
Water
Medium
USDA zones
6–9

Shape & size

Classification

Family
Cyperaceae
Climate
Temperate

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Slough Sedge (Carex Obnupta) — grass for full or half or shade
Slough Sedge (Carex Obnupta) — grass with gold blooms
Slough Sedge (Carex Obnupta) — gold flowers in the garden
Slough Sedge (Carex Obnupta) — It's a practical and attractive option for their garden that promotes a diverse and sustainable ecosystem
Slough Sedge (Carex Obnupta) — Thriving in full sun to partial shade; strap-like leaves that present a lush
Slough Sedge (Carex Obnupta) — Carex obnupta, commonly referred to as Slough Sedge, is a robust perennial grass-like plant native to wetlands; rounded clumps
Slough Sedge (Carex Obnupta) — Its ability to tolerate saturated soils makes it ideal for rain gardens and streambanks; rounded clumps spreading up to 2 feet
Slough Sedge (Carex Obnupta) — rounded clumps spreading up to 2 feet wide; it's a practical and attractive option for their garden that promotes a diverse and
Slough Sedge (Carex Obnupta) — narrow leaves reaching up to 3 feet in height; or areas with poor drainage
Slough Sedge (Carex Obnupta) — offering excellent erosion control and habitat value; strap-like leaves that present a lush
Slough Sedge (Carex Obnupta) — is an herbaceous perennial that is valued for its adaptability and its role in native planting schemes; it's a practical and
Slough Sedge (Carex Obnupta) — scientifically known as Carex obnupta; or areas with poor drainage
Slough Sedge (Carex Obnupta) — textured appearance throughout the year; it's a practical and attractive option for their garden that promotes a diverse and
Slough Sedge (Carex Obnupta) — strap-like leaves that present a lush; or areas with poor drainage
Slough Sedge (Carex Obnupta) — tussock-forming habit.<br><br>The foliage consists of bright green; strap-like leaves that present a lush
Slough Sedge (Carex Obnupta) — It typically grows to a height of 2 to 3 feet and spreads to about the same width; rounded clumps spreading up to 2 feet wide
Slough Sedge (Carex Obnupta) — adding a subtle interest to the landscape.<br><br>As a landscape architect; or areas with poor drainage
Slough Sedge (Carex Obnupta) — Slough Sedge produces inconspicuous brown flower spikes which later develop into seed heads; strap-like leaves that present a
Slough Sedge (Carex Obnupta) — From late spring into summer; rounded clumps spreading up to 2 feet wide
Slough Sedge (Carex Obnupta) — one should note its preference for wet conditions; it's a practical and attractive option for their garden that promotes a
Slough Sedge (Carex Obnupta) — making Slough Sedge ideal for rain gardens; rounded clumps spreading up to 2 feet wide

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