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Eastern Star Sedge

Carex Radiata

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Overview

Eastern Star Sedge, Carex radiata, is a North American native perennial grass, thriving in zones 4-9. It flourishes in partial to full shade with moist, well-drained soils. Maturing to 1-2 ft tall and wide, its fine-textured, bright green leaves form tidy, fountain-like clumps. This low-maintenance sedge adds texture to woodland gardens and borders, serving as a versatile ground cover and habitat for wildlife. Hardy and adaptable, it is also deer resistant.

Sun Full, Half, ShadeWater MediumZones 3–9Climate Temperate

Culture

Sun
Full, Half, Shade
Water
Medium
USDA zones
3–9

Shape & size

Mature height
1–2 Ft.
Mature width
1–2 Ft.

Classification

Family
Cyperaceae
Climate
Temperate

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Eastern Star Sedge (Carex Radiata) — Eastern Star Sedge, Carex radiata, is a North American native perennial grass, thriving in zones 4-9
Eastern Star Sedge (Carex Radiata) — It flourishes in partial to full shade with moist, well-drained soils
Eastern Star Sedge (Carex Radiata) — Maturing to 1-2 ft tall and wide, its fine-textured, bright green leaves form tidy, fountain-like clumps
Eastern Star Sedge (Carex Radiata) — This low-maintenance sedge adds texture to woodland gardens and borders
Eastern Star Sedge (Carex Radiata) — serving as a versatile ground cover and habitat for wildlife
Eastern Star Sedge (Carex Radiata) — Hardy and adaptable, it is also deer resistant
Eastern Star Sedge (Carex Radiata) — scientifically known as Carex radiata
Eastern Star Sedge (Carex Radiata) — clump-forming perennial sedge native to the woodlands and moist meadows of Eastern North America
Eastern Star Sedge (Carex Radiata) — It is prized for its fine-textured foliage and adaptability
Eastern Star Sedge (Carex Radiata) — this sedge prefers partial to full shade
Eastern Star Sedge (Carex Radiata) — though it will tolerate dappled sunlight

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