Fibrous tussock sedge
Carex appropinquata
Fibrous tussock sedge thrives in moist to wet soils and tolerates partial shade, making it ideal for rain gardens or pond margins. Plant in consistently damp ground and avoid letting the roots dry out. It forms attractive clumping tussocks that provide year-round structure in naturalistic or wildlife gardens.
Care Level
Moderate
Sun
Partial Sun
Water
Moderate
Growth Rate
Moderate
Mature Height
12″ – 48″
Soil
loam
Life Cycle
Perennial
Spacing
18″
Watering Schedule
Every 5-7 Days • Keep Soil Consistently Moist; Do Not Allow To Dry Out Completely
Soil pH
7.5 – 8
Temperature
-20° – 85°F
Mature Spread
up to 24″
Root Depth
Shallow
Foliage
Fine
Propagation: Division
Native to
Attracts
Sources
Data: trefle, usda
Image: trefle.io — Taken Aug 28, 2020 by Udo Herkommer (cc-by-sa)
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