Finger sedge
Carex digitata
Finger sedge is a low-growing, shade-tolerant perennial grass ideal for woodland gardens and shaded borders. It prefers moist, humus-rich soil and will naturalize steadily to form attractive ground cover. Little maintenance is required beyond occasional division every few years to keep clumps vigorous.
Care Level
Low
Sun
Partial Shade
Water
Moderate
Growth Rate
Moderate
Mature Height
6″ – 60″
Soil
loam
Life Cycle
Perennial
Spacing
12″
Watering Schedule
Every 5-7 Days • Keep Soil Consistently Moist But Not Waterlogged
Soil pH
5.5 – 6.5
Temperature
-30° – 90°F
Mature Spread
up to 24″
Root Depth
Shallow
Foliage
Fine
Native to
Attracts
Sources
Data: trefle, usda
Image: trefle.io — Taken Apr 14, 2016 by Tela Botanica − Yoan MARTIN (cc-by-sa)
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