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Plainview Farm :: Perennials :: Baptisia-Crambe :: Carex

Carex | CARE-ax | Sedge
 
Carex is an enormous genus (over 2000 species!) that is found in very diverse habitat: from alpine scree to tropical beaches. Only a few species are native to North America. Although some of the more brightly colored varieties are not hardy for us in northern New England, we have many great ones that are perfectly hardy.

Carex is considered a cool season grass. Cool season grasses break dormancy early in the season and bloom in June. Their slow spread, preference for shade and tolerance forf a variety of less-than-perfect conditions make the sedges useful in many areas of cold climate gardens. Most are evergreen. The flowers are nothing special - it is the foliage that makes this a valuable plant.

Carex

Carex dolichostachya Gold Fountains (Kaga Nashiki)
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Carex dolichostachya Gold Fountains (Kaga Nashiki)

Golden leaves add brightness to the shade garden!


Price: $12.99



Carex hachijoensis Evergold
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Carex hachijoensis Evergold

Creamy yellow centered leaves add brightness to the shade garden!


Price: $9.99



Carex laxiculmis Bunny Blue
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Carex laxiculmis Bunny Blue

The broad, powder blue leaves look wonderful all season!
As with most grasses, cut back in mid April to encourage fresh, new growth.


Price: $9.99



Carex morrowii Ice Dance
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Carex morrowii Ice Dance

Green leaves with white edges look great all year long.


Price: $12.99



Carex muskingumensis Oehme (oo-mah)
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Carex muskingumensis Oehme (oo-mah)

Shiny green leaves with clear yellow edges.


Price: $9.99