Turf Sedge

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Turf Sedge

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

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

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