Family: Cyperaceae
(sy-peer-AY-see-ee) Genus: Carex (KAR-eks) Species: plantaginea (plan-tuh-JIN-ee-uh)
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Category Ornamental Grasses and BambooPerennials Water Requirements Requires consistently moist soil; do not let dry out between wateringsSun Exposure Light ShadeFoliage Grown for foliageHerbaceous Foliage Color BronzeHeight 12-18 in. (30-45 cm)Spacing 9-12 in. (22-30 cm)Hardiness USDA Zone 5a: to -28.8 °C (-20 °F)USDA Zone 5b: to -26.1 °C (-15 °F) USDA Zone 6a: to -23.3 °C (-10 °F) USDA Zone 6b: to -20.5 °C (-5 °F) USDA Zone 7a: to -17.7 °C (0 °F) USDA Zone 7b: to -14.9 °C (5 °F) USDA Zone 8a: to -12.2 °C (10 °F) USDA Zone 8b: to -9.4 °C (15 °F) USDA Zone 9a: to -6.6 °C (20 °F) USDA Zone 9b: to -3.8 °C (25 °F) |
Where to Grow UnknownDanger UnknownBloom Color Inconspicuous/noneBloom Characteristics UnknownBloom Size UnknownBloom Time Late Spring/Early SummerOther details UnknownSoil pH requirements 5.6 to 6.0 (acidic)6.1 to 6.5 (mildly acidic) 6.6 to 7.5 (neutral) Patent Information UnknownPropagation Methods By dividing the rootballSeed Collecting Allow seedheads to dry on plants; remove and collect seedsSeed does not store well; sow as soon as possible |