Carex amphibola ~ Creek Sedge spring-flower Watch for snails and slugs

Watch for snails and slugs

Santolina virens 1

Image: Photo by  Esther Westerveld

Will grow slowly in heavy shade

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Carex amphibola ~ Creek Sedge spring-flower Watch for snails and slugsCreek Sedge is a compact clumping semi evergreen grass native to the eastern coast. Its shiny, upright grass like foliage is a soft green and in late spring a green scaly flower spikes above the foliage. Thrives in rich, moist well drained soils. Drought tolerant once established. Type: Orn. Grass Origins: Eastern N. America; GA Native Height: 1 1. 5 Spread: 1 1. 5 Spacing: 1 USDA Hardiness Zone: 3 9 Culture: Partial Sun, Full Shade Bloom Color: Green