Palm Sedge (Carex muskigemensis) is a groundcover plant with grassy foliage that prefers wet to mesic soil in sun to part sun but can tolerate some shade. It grows to about 3 feet tall, and colonies form as the plants mature, making them a good choice for groundcovers on slopes and in basins. Companion plants include Marsh Marigold (Caltha palustris) and Southern Blue Flag Iris (Iris virginica shrevei).
Maintenance
In late winter, cut dead foliage back to 2 inches.
About
Light Requirements
Sun,
Part Sun,
Shade Moisture Requirements
Slopes,
Basin Soil Requirements
Clay,
Loam Height
Short Spacing
1 to 2 feet Category
Groundcover Attracts
Birds Illinois Native Plant Status
Yes Bloom Time
May,
June,
July,
August,
September Bloom Color
Green Seasonality
Fall,
Spring,
Summer Sociability
Groups of 20-50