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Valley Sedge

$15.00
$15.00

Carex barbarae

Transform your garden with Valley Sedge! This graceful native forms beautiful fountain-like clumps of bright green, blade-like foliage that add movement and texture. It's incredibly versatile - gorgeous in rain gardens, along streams, or as groundcover in shady spots. The fine texture creates perfect contrast with bold-leaved plants. Handles both wet and dry conditions once established, making it adaptable to various garden situations. Evergreen and virtually maintenance-free!

GROWING GUIDE

Ease of Care:
Mature Width: 3 ft
Mature Height: 2 - 3 ft
Form:

  • Fountain

Growth Rate: 

  • Fast

Sunlight:

  • Partial shade

Soil Drainage:

  • Slow-draining

Water Requirements:

  • Low
  • Moderate
  • High

Summer Irrigation: Max 1x / week once established
Attracts Wildlife:

  • Bats
  • Butterflies
  • Caterpillars

Special Uses:

  • Containers
  • Deer resistant
  • Water features
  • Wet habitats

Flower Color:

  • Cream
  • Purple
  • Red

Flowering Season:

  • Summer

Fragrance:

  • None