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Carex grayi ( Mt Cuba)

Carex grayi

Sedge - Gray's

Gray's Sedge is a tall Carex which thrives in wet and shady locations.  The light green semi-evergreen foliage grows 2', and is topped by 3' flower stems.  The blooms rapidly turn to fascinating 1" spiky stars which are attractive in flower arrangements, fresh or dried.  Carex grayi thrives in moist to wet conditions, so it naturally occurs along stream banks and edges of ponds.  It is a striking addition to rain gardens and bioswales, and tolerates full sun if kept moist.

Height 36 Inches

Spread 24 Inches

Bloom Color Chartreuse

USDA Hardiness Zone 5

Companion Plants to Carex grayi

Aster novae-angliae
New England Aster

Chelone glabra
Turtlehead

Lobelia siphilitica
Big Blue Lobelia

Similar Plants to Carex grayi

Juncus effusus 'Big Twister'
Corkscrew Rush

Iris versicolor
Blue Flag Iris

Carex muskingumensis
Palm Sedge