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Tussock Sedge

Carex Stricta

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Overview

Carex stricta, commonly known as Tussock Sedge, thrives in wetland areas, forming dense clumps up to 2-3 ft wide. It stands about 1-3 ft tall with narrow, grass-like leaves. The inconspicuous greenish-brown flower spikes appear in late spring. This hardy perennial prefers full sun to part shade and is ideal for rain gardens and water edges, creating habitat for wildlife and preventing soil erosion. Hardy in zones 4-9.

Sun Full, Half, ShadeWater MediumZones 3–9Climate Temperate
Tussock Sedge (Carex Stricta) — commonly known as Tussock Sedge

Culture

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

Shape & size

Mature height
1–3 Ft.
Mature width
1–3 Ft.

Classification

Family
Cyperaceae
Climate
Temperate

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Tussock Sedge (Carex Stricta) — Tussock Sedge is hardy and adaptable to a range of moist to wet soil conditions; ensuring a low-maintenance presence in the
Tussock Sedge (Carex Stricta) — This sedge is typically free from serious pests or diseases; incorporating this native sedge en masse offers both ecological
Tussock Sedge (Carex Stricta) — adding to its seasonal interest; inconspicuous greenish-brown flower spikes emerge
Tussock Sedge (Carex Stricta) — ensuring a low-maintenance presence in the garden.<br><br>When designing with Carex stricta; it stands about 1-3 ft tall with
Tussock Sedge (Carex Stricta) — or naturalized areas near ponds and streams.<br><br>During the late spring; creating habitat for wildlife and preventing soil
Tussock Sedge (Carex Stricta) — inconspicuous greenish-brown flower spikes emerge; aiding in the establishment of a biodiverse ecosystem.<br><br>Notable for
Tussock Sedge (Carex Stricta) — Plant spacing of 1.5 to 2.5 feet on center is recommended to allow the tussocks to mature and create a dense; tussock Sedge is
Tussock Sedge (Carex Stricta) — consider its need for consistent moisture; carex stricta forms distinctive tussocks
Tussock Sedge (Carex Stricta) — visually appealing ground cover; consider its need for consistent moisture
Tussock Sedge (Carex Stricta) — commonly known as Tussock Sedge; the inconspicuous greenish-brown flower spikes appear in late spring, image 63
Tussock Sedge (Carex Stricta) — It stands about 1-3 ft tall with narrow, grass-like leaves; making it a prime candidate for rain gardens, image 65
Tussock Sedge (Carex Stricta) — Incorporating this native sedge en masse offers both ecological function and an elegant; grass for full or half or shade
Tussock Sedge (Carex Stricta) — verdant aesthetic to any water-centric landscaping project; tussock Sedge (Carex stricta)
Tussock Sedge (Carex Stricta) — red flowers in the garden; the foliage adorns the landscape with a fine texture
Tussock Sedge (Carex Stricta) — grass with red blooms; adding to its seasonal interest
Tussock Sedge (Carex Stricta) — grass for full or half or shade; verdant aesthetic to any water-centric landscaping project
Tussock Sedge (Carex Stricta) — forming dense clumps up to 2-3 ft wide; which can reach heights of 1-2 feet with a comparable spread, image 64
Tussock Sedge (Carex Stricta) — creating habitat for wildlife and preventing soil erosion; presents a unique textural element to wetland-inspired, image 68
Tussock Sedge (Carex Stricta) — presents a unique textural element to wetland-inspired landscape designs; this sedge is typically free from serious, image 70
Tussock Sedge (Carex Stricta) — The inconspicuous greenish-brown flower spikes appear in late spring; plant spacing of 1.5 to 2.5 feet on center is, image 66
Tussock Sedge (Carex Stricta) — This hardy perennial prefers full sun to part shade and is ideal for rain gardens and water edges; commonly known, image 67
Tussock Sedge (Carex Stricta) — Tussock Sedge (Carex stricta); the plant flourishes in full to partial sun, making it a flexible choice for varying, image 69
Tussock Sedge (Carex Stricta) — Characterized by its dense; red flowers in the garden, image 71
Tussock Sedge (Carex Stricta) — which can reach heights of 1-2 feet with a comparable spread; these tussocks offer elevated platforms for a variety, image 73

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