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Carex muskingumensis 'Wachtposten'

Family Cyperaceae
Plant Type sedge
Zone USDA:   5a - 8b   RHS:   H   EGF:   H1 - H4   Australia:   1 - 2  
Care Level low, easy, suitable for beginners.
Height 60 - 90 cm (2 - 3 ft)
Spread 30 - 45 cm (12 - 18 in)
Light full sun to partial shade
Soil Moisture average to wet, well-drained
Soil Type loam
Soil pH acidic to alkaline

Description This plant has foliage that is medium green in colour.
Typical Uses Border, mass planting, pond and woodland.
Special Characteristics Carex muskingumensis 'Wachtposten' is tolerant of drought.
Cautions Be advised that Carex muskingumensis 'Wachtposten' (palm sedge) may be invasive where conditions are favourable. In such cases it will require maintenance to keep it under control. This plant is self-sowing, and without intervention may spread broadly and randomly.