Gray's sedge

Carex grayi

Carex

Cyperaceae

Native Plants

Zone 4–9

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Gray's sedge is a distinctive native perennial with unique star-shaped seed heads that add architectural interest to shade gardens. Prefers consistently moist soil and partial shade, making it excellent for woodland gardens or naturalized areas. Hardy and relatively easy to grow once established.

Care Requirements

Care Level

Moderate

Sun

Partial Shade

Water

Moderate

Growth Rate

Slow

Mature Height

12″ – 30″

Soil

loam

Life Cycle

Perennial

Spacing

10″

Watering Schedule

Every 7-10 Days • Water Deeply Until Soil Is Moist, Allow Slight Drying Between Waterings

Soil pH

5.7 – 7.2

Temperature

-30° – 95°F

Mature Spread

up to 18″

Root Depth

Medium

Foliage

Medium

Propagation: Seed

Ecology & Origin

Native to

Alabama

Arkansas

Austria

Belgium

Connecticut

Czechoslovakia

Delaware

District of Columbia

Florida

Georgia

Germany

Illinois

Indiana

Iowa

Kansas

Kentucky

Maryland

Masachusettes

Michigan

Minnesota

Sources

Data: trefle, usda

Image: trefle.io — Taken May 13, 2019 by Wilhelm Rogmann (cc-by-sa)

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