Muskingum Sedge
Muskingum Sedge
Carex muskingumensis
Carex muskingumensis
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- Carex muskingumensis ('palmzegge' -> 'palm sedge') for an exotic appearance in borders.
- Hardy and reliable as an ornamental grass in temperate gardens.
- Compact clump, low maintenance and easy to divide.
- Grows well in moist to wet soil and along bodies of water.
- Perfect for sun to partial shade with beautiful autumn tones.
Carex muskingumensis Muskingum Sedge is a native North American perennial sedge known for its graceful, evergreen blades and sturdy clump-forming habit. It thrives in moist soils and adds a touch of calm, natural greenery to any outdoor space.
With upright, lance-shaped leaves and a tidy profile, this sedge creates a textured, low-maintenance presence that blends well with grasses and other perennials. It tolerates a range of light conditions and forms a durable, year-round feature.
Perfect for borders, wetlands edges, or naturalized areas, it brings a waterwise and adaptable character to your garden, delivering reliable structure and foliage interest throughout the seasons.
Care & Water
Water Muskingum Sedge moderately, keeping the soil evenly moist during the growing season and never waterlogged; in dry spells water deeply and mulch lightly to retain moisture.
Maintenance
Remove dead fronds in early spring and divide clumps every 3–4 years to maintain vigor; feed with a balanced fertilizer in spring if the soil is poor.
Location
Enjoys part to full sun or light shade with rich, moist soil; ideal near ponds or wetlands; avoid permanently soggy winter spots.
Tips
Plant in natural clumps for volume, combine with ferns or grasses, mulch to conserve moisture, ensure good drainage to prevent root rot.
Carex muskingumensis Palm Sedge brings an elegant, undulating form to borders and pots thanks to its narrow, arching leaves. This deciduous ornamental grass creates a refined texture contrast with flowers and perennials and adds depth to any garden design.
With subtle color variations and natural elegance, the Palm Sedge serves as a focal point and soft accent in colorful or calming plantings.
| Flowering months | |
|---|---|
| Density per m2 | 5 a 7 |
| Standing | Part shade, Full sun |
| Properties | Winter hardy., Evergreen., Cut flower., Rotting plant., Group planting., Decorative., Ground cover. |
| Flower color | Brown |
| Leaf color | Green |
Delivery costs
| BE € 4,95 | NL € 5,95 |
| DE € 6,95 | FR € 9,95 |
| AT € 14,95 | DK € 16,95 |
| IT € 16,95 | ES € 19,95 |
| SK € 19,95 | CZ € 19,95 |
| SE € 20,95 | IE € 20,95 |
| LU € 20,95 |
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