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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) — Carex stricta forms distinctive tussocks; this hardy perennial prefers full sun to part shade and is ideal for rain, image 72
Tussock Sedge (Carex Stricta) — Ideally suited to USDA zones 4 through 9, image 78
Tussock Sedge (Carex Stricta) — The plant flourishes in full to partial sun, making it a flexible choice for varying garden exposures, image 77
Tussock Sedge (Carex Stricta) — Tussock Sedge is hardy and adaptable to a range of moist to wet soil conditions; ensuring a low-maintenance, image 79
Tussock Sedge (Carex Stricta) — making it a prime candidate for rain gardens; grass with red blooms, image 80
Tussock Sedge (Carex Stricta) — aiding in the establishment of a biodiverse ecosystem.<br><br>Notable for its narrow; visually appealing ground, image 75
Tussock Sedge (Carex Stricta) — These tussocks offer elevated platforms for a variety of wildlife; or naturalized areas near ponds and, image 74
Tussock Sedge (Carex Stricta) — the foliage adorns the landscape with a fine texture; forming dense clumps up to 2-3 ft wide, image 76
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, image 85
Tussock Sedge (Carex Stricta) — adding to its seasonal interest; inconspicuous greenish-brown flower spikes emerge, image 83
Tussock Sedge (Carex Stricta) — This sedge is typically free from serious pests or diseases; incorporating this native sedge en masse offers both, image 84
Tussock Sedge (Carex Stricta) — or naturalized areas near ponds and streams.<br><br>During the late spring; creating habitat for wildlife and, image 81
Tussock Sedge (Carex Stricta) — inconspicuous greenish-brown flower spikes emerge; aiding in the establishment of a biodiverse, image 82
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, image 87
Tussock Sedge (Carex Stricta) — Incorporating this native sedge en masse offers both ecological function and an elegant; grass for full or half or, image 89
Tussock Sedge (Carex Stricta) — consider its need for consistent moisture; carex stricta forms distinctive tussocks, image 86
Tussock Sedge (Carex Stricta) — visually appealing ground cover; consider its need for consistent moisture, image 88
Tussock Sedge (Carex Stricta) — red flowers in the garden; the foliage adorns the landscape with a fine texture, image 91
Tussock Sedge (Carex Stricta) — grass with red blooms; adding to its seasonal interest, image 92
Tussock Sedge (Carex Stricta) — verdant aesthetic to any water-centric landscaping project; tussock Sedge (Carex stricta), image 90
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 97
Tussock Sedge (Carex Stricta) — creating habitat for wildlife and preventing soil erosion; presents a unique textural element to wetland-inspired, image 99
Tussock Sedge (Carex Stricta) — grass for full or half or shade; verdant aesthetic to any water-centric landscaping project, image 93
Tussock Sedge (Carex Stricta) — commonly known as Tussock Sedge; the inconspicuous greenish-brown flower spikes appear in late spring, image 94

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