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Carex grayi

Family Cyperaceae
Plant Type sedge
Zone USDA:   3a - 9b   RHS:   H - FH   EGF:   H1 - H5   Australia:   1 - 3  
Care Level low, easy, suitable for beginners.
Height 60 - 90 cm (2 - 3 ft)
Spread 45 - 60 cm (1.5 - 2 ft)
Light partial shade
Soil Moisture moist, well-drained
Soil Type clay to sandy
Soil pH acidic to alkaline

Description The sedge Carex grayi (gray's sedge) produces showy and faded lime blossoms during late spring to early summer. This plant has evergreen foliage that is greyish lime in colour. Showy fruit are produced by Carex grayi (gray's sedge).
Typical Uses Accent, border, container, cut flowers, dried flowers, mass planting, waterfront, wild flower and woodland.
Special Characteristics This plant has a natural ability to resist deer.