Family: Cyperaceae
(sy-peer-AY-see-ee) Genus: Carex (KAR-eks) Species: mertensii (mer-TEN-see-eye)
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Category Ornamental Grasses and BambooPerennials Ponds and Aquatics Water Requirements UnknownSun Exposure Full SunFoliage UnknownFoliage Color UnknownHeight 24-36 in. (60-90 cm)Spacing 18-24 in. (45-60 cm)Hardiness USDA Zone 3a: to -39.9 °C (-40 °F)USDA Zone 3b: to -37.2 °C (-35 °F) USDA Zone 4a: to -34.4 °C (-30 °F) USDA Zone 4b: to -31.6 °C (-25 °F) 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) |
Where to Grow UnknownDanger UnknownBloom Color GreenBloom Characteristics UnknownBloom Size UnknownBloom Time Late Summer/Early FallOther details UnknownSoil pH requirements UnknownPatent Information UnknownPropagation Methods By dividing the rootballFrom seed; direct sow outdoors in fall From seed; winter sow in vented containers, coldframe or unheated greenhouse Seed Collecting Allow seedheads to dry on plants; remove and collect seeds |