Leafy tussock sedge
Carex aquatilis
Leafy tussock sedge (Carex aquatilis) is a moisture-loving perennial grass ideal for pond edges, rain gardens, and wetland landscapes. It performs best in consistently wet or boggy soils with partial shade. Once established, it is largely self-sufficient and provides excellent erosion control along waterways.
Care Level
Moderate
Sun
Partial Shade
Water
Moderate
Growth Rate
Moderate
Mature Height
12″ – 36″
Soil
loam
Life Cycle
Perennial
Spacing
18″
Watering Schedule
Every 5-7 Days Or Keep Consistently Moist • Keep Soil Consistently Moist To Wet; Does Not Tolerate Drying Out
Soil pH
6 – 7
Temperature
-20° – 85°F
Mature Spread
up to 24″
Root Depth
Medium
Foliage
Medium
Propagation: Seed, Cutting
Native to
Attracts
Sources
Data: trefle, usda
Image: trefle.io — Taken Jan 16, 2010 by EOL − Keir Morse (cc-by-nc-sa)
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