Carex radiata

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Carex radiata

Eastern Star Sedge

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Information by: New Moon Nursery Photographer: J. Daderot

Description

Carex radiata is a diminutive perennial sedge that forms dense tufts of narrow foliage. The leaves are light green and semi-evergreen. In late spring green star-shaped clusters of flower spikelets are displayed above the foliage. This sedge occurs in part shade to partly sunny woods in moist to mesic soil. It also has great landscape potential as a woodland groundcover or lawn substitute.

Plant Type

Grass

Height Range

1-3'

Width Range

1-3'

Flower Color

Green

Flower Season

Spring

Leaf Color

Green

Bark Color

n/a

Fruit Color

n/a

Fruit Season

n/a

Sun

Full, Half, Shade

Water

Medium

Growth Rate

Fast

Soil Type

Sandy, Clay, Loam, Rocky, Unparticular

Soil Condition

Average, Poor, Moist

Soil pH

Neutral, Basic

Adverse Factors

n/a

Design Styles

Formal, Japanese, Meadow, Mediterranean, Ranch, Water Garden, Wetlands, Wild Garden

Accenting Features

Unusual Foliage

Seasonal Interest

Winter, Spring, Summer, Fall

Location Uses

Perennial Border, Shrub Border, Lawn, Patio, Swimming Pool, Walkways, With Rocks

Special Uses

Container, Filler, Mass Planting, Lawn Substitute, Naturalizing, Small Spaces

Attracts Wildlife

n/a

Water Saving Tip:

Move turf away form sidewalks and pavement.

Instead plant shrubs or groundcovers next to the pavement, and water with low-flow drip or bubbler system to eliminate runoff from turf sprinklers