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Rusty Sedge

Carex subfusca

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Overview

The Rusty Sedge, Carex subfusca, is an evergreen perennial grass-like plant with fine-textured, arching blades. It typically grows 6-12 inches high and wide. This sedge prefers part-shade to full-shade and moist, well-drained soil. It features brownish flower spikes in spring, adding subtle interest. Easy to maintain, it's ideal for woodland settings and under-canopy planting. Zones 5-9, it's a hardy choice for naturalistic or native plant designs.

Sun Full, HalfWater MediumZones 5–10Climate Arid, Subtropical
Rusty Sedge (Carex subfusca) — The Rusty Sedge, Carex subfusca, is an evergreen perennial grass-like plant with fine-textured, arching blades

Culture

Sun
Full, Half
Water
Medium
USDA zones
5–10

Shape & size

Classification

Family
Cyperaceae
Climate
Arid, Subtropical

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Rusty Sedge (Carex subfusca) — It features brownish flower spikes in spring, adding subtle interest; it typically grows 6-12 inches high and wide, image 50
Rusty Sedge (Carex subfusca) — This sedge prefers part-shade to full-shade and moist, well-drained soil; this sedge is an ideal choice for mass, image 49
Rusty Sedge (Carex subfusca) — Zones 5-9, it's a hardy choice for naturalistic or native plant designs; rusty Sedge produces inconspicuous brown, image 52
Rusty Sedge (Carex subfusca) — Easy to maintain, it's ideal for woodland settings and under-canopy planting; the leaves boast a deep green hue with, image 51
Rusty Sedge (Carex subfusca) — The leaves boast a deep green hue with a subtle rust-colored tinge; it also has excellent natural resistance to, image 55
Rusty Sedge (Carex subfusca) — scientifically known as Carex subfusca; grass for full or half, image 53
Rusty Sedge (Carex subfusca) — This sedge naturally thrives in USDA hardiness zones 5 through 9; scientifically known as Carex subfusca, image 54
Rusty Sedge (Carex subfusca) — particularly noticeable at the base of the tufts; gold flowers in the garden, image 56
Rusty Sedge (Carex subfusca) — Mature specimens typically grow to a height of 6 to 10 inches; easy to maintain, it's ideal for woodland settings and, image 57
Rusty Sedge (Carex subfusca) — requiring minimal trimming to remove spent foliage and to maintain its tidy appearance; or as an understory accent, image 59
Rusty Sedge (Carex subfusca) — It also has excellent natural resistance to common pests and diseases; this sedge prefers part-shade to full-shade, image 60
Rusty Sedge (Carex subfusca) — with a similar spread.<br><br>Carex subfusca is a relatively low-maintenance plant, image 58
Rusty Sedge (Carex subfusca) — ensuring long-lasting performance in the garden.<br><br>Upon maturity; particularly noticeable at the base of the, image 61

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