Carex grayi
Grey's Sedge
- Carex grayi is a perennial sedge that forms attractive slowly spreading clumps.
- The narrow leaves are shiny, upright and are usually semi-evergreen.
- In early summer greenish spherical flower spikes are held above the graceful shaggy foliage.
- The unique flowers resemble a starburst even after they transition into warm brown seed clusters.
- This sedge prospers in part sun to part shade in moist or wet soils. Plants tolerate full sun if abundant moisture is present.
- Carex grayi is native to most of the eastern and central United States.
- Category: Grasses, Natives, MD Native Plants
- Hardiness Zone: 5-9
- Height: 3-4 ft
- Bloom Color: Green
- Foliage Color: Green
Attributes
| • | can be planted under Black Walnut Trees |
| • | Erosion control |
| • | Maryland Native Plant |
| • | Mass Planting |
| • | Native |
| • | RainGarden |
Foliage Color
| • | Green |
Habit
| • | Spreads by rhizomes |
Critter Resistance
| • | Deer Resistant |
Season of Interest (Flowering)
| • | Summer |
Growing & Maintenance Tips for Carex grayi
Thrive in wet or moist conditions and tolerate seasonal flooding.
This sedge prospers in part sun to part shade in moist or wet soils.
Plants tolerate full sun if moisture is present.