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Tussock Sedge

  
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Description

Tussock Sedge is an evergreen perennial that reaches 2' tall bearing very narrow, coppery brown leaves splitting to hair-like threads at their tips, which continue to grow to 4'-8' in length. This plant should be grown in sun with little or no summer watering.

 

  • Anatomy

  • Sun/Water

  • Design

Plant Type

Perennial, Grass

 

Height Range

1-3'

 

Flower Color

n/a

 

Flower Season

n/a

 

Leaf Color

Brown

 

Bark Color

n/a

 

Fruit Color

n/a

 

Fruit Season

n/a

Sun

Full

 

Water

Medium

 

Growth Rate

Moderate

 

Soil Type

Sandy, Clay, Loam, Rocky, Unparticular

 

Soil Condition

Average, Rich, Poor, Well-drained

 

Soil pH

Acid, Neutral

 

Adverse Factors

n/a

Design Styles

Japanese, Meadow, Mediterranean, Ranch, Tropical, Water Garden, Wetlands

 

Accenting Features

Specimen, Unusual Foliage, Unusual Shape

 

Seasonal Interest

Fall

 

Location Uses

Patio, Swimming Pool, With Rocks

 

Special Uses

Container, Filler, Naturalizing, Small Spaces

 

Attracts Wildlife

n/a

Water Saving Tip:

Irrigate in the early morning to minimize evaporation.