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Carex muskingumensis 'Oehme'

Family Cyperaceae
Plant Type sedge
Zone USDA:   4a - 9b   RHS:   H - FH   EGF:   H1 - H5   Australia:   1 - 3  
Care Level low, easy, suitable for beginners.
Height 30 - 60 cm (1 - 2 ft)
Spread 30 - 60 cm (1 - 2 ft)
Light full sun to partial shade
Soil Moisture average to moist, well-drained
Soil Type
Soil pH

Description The showy foliage is greyish yellow in colour. A specimen plant, Carex muskingumensis 'Oehme' (ornamental grass) can help you create a focal point in your garden design.
Typical Uses Bog, border, container, cut flowers, ground cover, pond and specimen.
Special Characteristics Carex muskingumensis 'Oehme' has a natural resistance to deer.
Cautions Where conditions are favourable, Carex muskingumensis 'Oehme' (ornamental grass) can be invasive and may require maintenance to keep it under control.