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Rusty Sedge

Carex subfusca

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Overview

The Rusty Sedge, Carex subfusca, is an evergreen perennial grass-like plant with fine-textured, arching blades. It typically grows 6-12 inches high and wide. This sedge prefers part-shade to full-shade and moist, well-drained soil. It features brownish flower spikes in spring, adding subtle interest. Easy to maintain, it's ideal for woodland settings and under-canopy planting. Zones 5-9, it's a hardy choice for naturalistic or native plant designs.

Sun Full, HalfWater MediumZones 5–10Type GrassClimate Arid, Subtropical
Rusty Sedge (Carex subfusca) — gold flowers in the garden

Culture

Sun
Full, Half
Water
Medium
USDA zones
5–10

Shape & size

Classification

Type
Grass
Family
Cyperaceae
Climate
Arid, Subtropical

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Rusty Sedge (Carex subfusca) — ensuring long-lasting performance in the garden.<br><br>Upon maturity; particularly noticeable at the base of the tufts
Rusty Sedge (Carex subfusca) — requiring minimal trimming to remove spent foliage and to maintain its tidy appearance; or as an understory accent in woodland
Rusty Sedge (Carex subfusca) — granting clients a year-round interest in their garden landscape; grass with gold blooms
Rusty Sedge (Carex subfusca) — It typically grows 6-12 inches high and wide; mature specimens typically grow to a height of 6 to 10 inches, image 48
Rusty Sedge (Carex subfusca) — ensuring long-lasting performance in the garden.<br><br>Upon maturity
Rusty Sedge (Carex subfusca) — It also has excellent natural resistance to common pests and diseases; this sedge prefers part-shade to full-shade and moist
Rusty Sedge (Carex subfusca) — The Rusty Sedge, Carex subfusca, is an evergreen perennial grass-like plant with fine-textured, arching blades; it, image 47
Rusty Sedge (Carex subfusca) — grass with gold blooms
Rusty Sedge (Carex subfusca) — The Rusty Sedge, Carex subfusca, is an evergreen perennial grass-like plant with fine-textured, arching blades; it features
Rusty Sedge (Carex subfusca) — grass for full or half; granting clients a year-round interest in their garden landscape
Rusty Sedge (Carex subfusca) — The leaves boast a deep green hue with a subtle rust-colored tinge; it also has excellent natural resistance to, image 55
Rusty Sedge (Carex subfusca) — which add a subtle textural contrast to the foliage
Rusty Sedge (Carex subfusca) — It features brownish flower spikes in spring, adding subtle interest; it typically grows 6-12 inches high and wide
Rusty Sedge (Carex subfusca) — This sedge is an ideal choice for mass plantings
Rusty Sedge (Carex subfusca) — scientifically known as Carex subfusca; grass for full or half, image 53
Rusty Sedge (Carex subfusca) — requiring minimal trimming to remove spent foliage and to maintain its tidy appearance
Rusty Sedge (Carex subfusca) — with a similar spread.<br><br>Carex subfusca is a relatively low-maintenance plant
Rusty Sedge (Carex subfusca) — with a similar spread.<br><br>Carex subfusca is a relatively low-maintenance plant, image 58
Rusty Sedge (Carex subfusca) — Mature specimens typically grow to a height of 6 to 10 inches; easy to maintain, it's ideal for woodland settings and
Rusty Sedge (Carex subfusca) — This sedge naturally thrives in USDA hardiness zones 5 through 9
Rusty Sedge (Carex subfusca) — It also has excellent natural resistance to common pests and diseases; this sedge prefers part-shade to full-shade, image 60
Rusty Sedge (Carex subfusca) — Easy to maintain, it's ideal for woodland settings and under-canopy planting
Rusty Sedge (Carex subfusca) — granting clients a year-round interest in their garden landscape
Rusty Sedge (Carex subfusca) — This sedge is an ideal choice for mass plantings; this sedge naturally thrives in USDA hardiness zones 5 through 9
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