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Beginner
skill rating |
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0.45m
max. spread |
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0.75m
max. height |
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2-5 years
to maturity |
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1 hour care
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Botanical name: Carex muskingumensis
Other names: Palm branch sedge, Palm sedge, Palm leaf sedge, Umbrella flat sedge
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Genus: Carex
Species: C. muskingumensis - C. muskingumensis is a spreading, loosely tufted, deciduous perennial with narrow, bright green leaves borne on erect stems and spikes of golden-brown flowers in mid- to late spring.
Carex muskingumensis is: Deciduous
Flower: Gold, Brown in Spring
Foliage: Bright-green in Spring; Bright-green in Summer; Bright-green in Autumn
Habit: Clump-forming
Carex muskingumensis (Palm branch sedge) will reach a height of 0.75m and a spread of 0.45m after 2-5 years.
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Suggested uses: Aquatic, Beds and borders, Bog garden, City, Containers, Cottage/Informal, Low Maintenance, Planted in groups, Waterside
Cultivation: Plant in moist soil or wet soil in sun or partial shade. Can be planted in water up to 10cm deep.
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Clay, Loamy |
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Boggy damp conditions, Moisture-retentive, Pond/In water |
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Acid, Alkaline, Neutral |
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| Light: |
Partial Shade, Full Sun |
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South, East, West |
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| Exposure: |
Exposed, Sheltered |
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| Hardiness: |
Hardy (H4) |
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Comment from
Nicola
Carex muskingumensis (Palm branch sedge) has been used in The Daily Telegraph for Chelsea Flower Show 2009.
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- Posted: Sun. 17th May 2009 20:47
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