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Carex muskingumensis (Palm branch sedge)
1 hour care
per year
per year
0.75m
Max height
Max height
0.45m
Max spread
Max spread
2-5 years
To maturity
To maturity
Plant details
Botanical name
Carex muskingumensis
Other names
Palm branch sedge, Palm sedge, Palm leaf sedge, Umbrella flat sedge
Genus
Carex 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
Habit
Clump-forming
Flower
Golden-yellow, Brown in Spring
Foliage
Bright-green in Spring; Bright-green in Summer; Bright-green in Autumn
How to care
Watch out for
Specific pests
Aphids Aphids
General care
Pruning
Cut out dead leaves in summer.
Propagation methods
Division, Seed
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Where to grow
Carex muskingumensis (Palm branch sedge) will reach a height of 0.75m and a spread of 0.45m after 2-5 years.
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.
Soil type
Clay, Loamy
Soil drainage
Boggy damp conditions, Moisture-retentive, Pond/In water
Soil pH
Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
Light
Partial Shade, Full Sun
Aspect
South, East, West
Exposure
Exposed, Sheltered
UK hardiness Note: We are working to update our ratings. Thanks for your patience.
Hardy (H4)
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Botanical name
Carex muskingumensis
Other names
Palm branch sedge, Palm sedge, Palm leaf sedge, Umbrella flat sedge
Genus
Carex 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.
Native to
North America
Foliage
Deciduous
Habit
Clump-forming
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Colour
Flower
Golden-yellow, Brown in Spring
Foliage
Bright-green in Spring; Bright-green in Summer; Bright-green in Autumn
How to care
Watch out for
Specific pests
General care
Pruning
Cut out dead leaves in summer.
Propagation methods
Division, Seed
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Where to grow
Carex muskingumensis (Palm branch sedge) will reach a height of 0.75m and a spread of 0.45m after 2-5 years.
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.
Soil type
Clay, Loamy
Soil drainage
Boggy damp conditions, Moisture-retentive, Pond/In water
Soil pH
Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
Light
Partial Shade, Full Sun
Aspect
South, East, West
Exposure
Exposed, Sheltered
UK hardiness Note: We are working to update our ratings. Thanks for your patience.
Hardy (H4)
USDA zones
Zone 10, Zone 9, Zone 8, Zone 7, Zone 6, Zone 5, Zone 4, Zone 3, Zone 2
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| Light: | Partial Shade, Full Sun | Tell us... |
| Aspect: | South, East, West | Tell us... |
| Exposure: | Exposed, Sheltered | Tell us... |
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This plant is featured at Chelsea Flower Show 2009
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