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Carex eburnea

bristleleaf sedge

A wonderful naturalizer, Carex eburnea is the ideal native groundcover for the woodland or rock garden. Petite colonies of 6-8 inch long soft, thread-like foliage takes on a spherical shape as inconspicuous whitish-green flower spikes appear in early spring.

stoloniferous, can form sizable colonies in a loose, friable soil
Grows in sandy, limestone outcroppings and calcareous soils

Characteristics & Attributes

Exposure
Sun
Shade
Soil Moisture Needs
Dry
Average
Season of Interest (Flowering)
Early Spring
Growth Rate
Medium
Season of Interest (Foliage)
Summer
Fall
Carex eburnea (bristleleaf sedge)

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