Creek Sedge

Carex Amphibola

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Overview

Carex amphibola, commonly known as Creek Sedge, is a versatile perennial grass. This resilient sedge thrives in Zones 4-9, prefers partial to full shade, and tolerates a wide moisture range. It forms dense, fine-textured clumps, typically reaching 12-30 inches tall and 18-24 inches wide. Ideal for stabilizing soil and naturalizing woodland gardens, its lush, green foliage offers a simple yet elegant ground cover, enhancing diverse landscapes.

Sun Full, Half, ShadeWater MediumZones 3–9Climate Temperate

Creek Sedge (Carex Amphibola) — Carex amphibola, commonly known as Creek Sedge, is a versatile perennial grass

Creek Sedge (Carex Amphibola) — This resilient sedge thrives in Zones 4-9, prefers partial to full shade, and tolerates a wide moisture range

Creek Sedge (Carex Amphibola) — Ideal for stabilizing soil and naturalizing woodland gardens

Creek Sedge (Carex Amphibola) — It forms dense, fine-textured clumps, typically reaching 12-30 inches tall and 18-24 inches wide

Creek Sedge (Carex Amphibola) — green foliage offers a simple yet elegant ground cover

Creek Sedge (Carex Amphibola) — enhancing diverse landscapes

Creek Sedge (Carex Amphibola) — commonly referred to as Creek Sedge

Culture

Sun: Full, Half, Shade
Water: Medium
USDA zones: 3–9

Shape & size

Mature height: 10–18 Inches
Mature width: 10–18 Inches

Classification

Family: Cyperaceae
Climate: Temperate

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Creek Sedge (Carex Amphibola) — Carex amphibola, commonly known as Creek Sedge, is a versatile perennial grass

Creek Sedge (Carex Amphibola) — This resilient sedge thrives in Zones 4-9, prefers partial to full shade, and tolerates a wide moisture range

Creek Sedge (Carex Amphibola) — Ideal for stabilizing soil and naturalizing woodland gardens

Creek Sedge (Carex Amphibola) — It forms dense, fine-textured clumps, typically reaching 12-30 inches tall and 18-24 inches wide

Creek Sedge (Carex Amphibola) — green foliage offers a simple yet elegant ground cover

Creek Sedge (Carex Amphibola) — enhancing diverse landscapes

Creek Sedge (Carex Amphibola) — commonly referred to as Creek Sedge

Creek Sedge (Carex Amphibola) — is a versatile and hardy perennial grass ideal for various landscape applications

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