Carex texensis
Texas sedge , Catlin sedge
Carex Carex
C. texensis - C. texensis is a clump- or mat-forming, rhizomatous, semi-evergreen to evergreen, perennial grass with linear, arching, glossy, mid-green leaves and, in spring, green flower spikelets turning brown with age.
Carex texensis is: Semi evergreen
Clump-forming, Mat Forming
Green in Spring; Pale-brown in Summer
Mid-green in All seasons
Aphids Aphids
Cut back in late winter or early spring before new growth resumes.
Sow seed in a cold frame as soon as ripe. May self-seed in ideal growing conditions.
Division, Seed
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Carex texensis (Texas sedge ) will reach a height of 0.3m and a spread of 0.6m after 2-5 years.
Banks and Slopes, Beds and borders, Coastal, Cottage/Informal, Garden edging, Ground Cover, Lawn, Low Maintenance, Planted in groups
Prefers sandy soil in partial shade but tolerates a wide range of soil types. Will grow in full sun with regular water. Heat and drought tolerant once established. Suitable for use as a ground cover or lawn substitute.
Chalky, Clay, Loamy, Sandy (will tolerate most soil types)
Moist but well-drained, Well-drained
Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
Partial Shade, Full Sun
South, East, West
Exposed, Sheltered
Hardy (H4)
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Carex texensis
Texas sedge , Catlin sedge
Carex Carex
C. texensis - C. texensis is a clump- or mat-forming, rhizomatous, semi-evergreen to evergreen, perennial grass with linear, arching, glossy, mid-green leaves and, in spring, green flower spikelets turning brown with age.
Central United States, Southeastern United States
Semi evergreen
Clump-forming, Mat Forming
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Green in Spring; Pale-brown in Summer
Mid-green in All seasons
Cut back in late winter or early spring before new growth resumes.
Sow seed in a cold frame as soon as ripe. May self-seed in ideal growing conditions.
Division, Seed
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Carex texensis (Texas sedge ) will reach a height of 0.3m and a spread of 0.6m after 2-5 years.
Banks and Slopes, Beds and borders, Coastal, Cottage/Informal, Garden edging, Ground Cover, Lawn, Low Maintenance, Planted in groups
Prefers sandy soil in partial shade but tolerates a wide range of soil types. Will grow in full sun with regular water. Heat and drought tolerant once established. Suitable for use as a ground cover or lawn substitute.
Chalky, Clay, Loamy, Sandy (will tolerate most soil types)
Moist but well-drained, Well-drained
Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
Partial Shade, Full Sun
South, East, West
Exposed, Sheltered
Hardy (H4)
Zone 9, Zone 8, Zone 7, Zone 6, Zone 5
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Soil pH: | Acid, Alkaline, Neutral | Tell us... |
Light: | Partial Shade, Full Sun | Tell us... |
Aspect: | South, East, West | Tell us... |
Exposure: | Exposed, Sheltered | Tell us... |
Hardiness: | Hardy (H4) | Tell us... |
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