Description

From the Caucasus mountains along with many other species suitable for green roofs, dwarf sedge grows in dense spreading clumps, is extremely drought tolerant and evergreen.

Profile

• Botanical Name: Carex humilis
• Family: Cyperaceae
• Plant Type: Perennial Sedge
• Plant Usage: Accent
• Hardiness Zone: 4-8
• Foliage Color: Green
• Flower Color: Yellow to Brownish
• Bloom Time: Spring
• Winter Interest: Evergreen
• Height: 6"
• Spread: 16"
• Light Requirement: Full sun to partial shade
• Origin: Caucasus
• Self Sowing: slightly
• Shade Tolerant: Partial
• Substitutes: Bouteloua gracilis, Sesleria caerulea,