Turf Sedge
Turf Sedge
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Carex spp.
Carex spp.
Texas Sedge; Reflexed Sedge; Meadow Sedge; “Scott’s Turf”
South-central and eastern U.S.
6 inches
–
1 foot
6 inches
–
1 foot
Central Texas
Texas
Full Shade
Part Sun/Shade
Very Low
Deer Resistant
Evergreen
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About This Plant
Sun or partial shade. Nearly evergreen, with a glossy, tousled appearance and a plush texture underfoot. Native sedges superficially resemble turfgrass, but outperform them in dry shade.
A fairly recent introduction to the local landscape trade, sedge has generated interest as a native and drought-hardy turf substitute. Varieties include Texas sedge, which may grow up to 10 inches; and “turf sedge,” a shorter meadow sedge collected in Webberville, near Austin. Many local landscapers obtain plugs from Austin nurseries.
Planted as a plugs, sedge naturalizes easily.
Maintenance
Can be mowed — on a high setting no lower than 4 inches — to refresh foliage or to crop in spring. It’s also easy enough to cut with scissors where needed. Don’t confuse these native sedges with purple nutgrass, which isn’t closely related.
Features
Plant Type:
Grasses
Size:
6 inches-1' H, 6 inches-1' W
Sunlight Requirements:
Full Shade, Part Sun/Shade
Soil Types:
Sandy
Wildlife:
Flower Color:
Bloom Time:
Freeze Hardy:
Yes
Invasive:
No
Caution:
None
Coupon Eligible:
No
This plant goes well with
Carex planostachys
Calyptocarpus vialis
Justicia pilosella
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