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Tussock Sedge

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Description

Tussock Sedge is an evergreen perennial that reaches 2' tall bearing very narrow, coppery brown leaves splitting to hair-like threads at their tips, which continue to grow to 4'-8' in length. This plant should be grown in sun with little or no summer watering.

Plant Type

Perennial, Grass

Height Range

1-3'

Flower Color

n/a

Flower Season

n/a

Leaf Color

Brown

Bark Color

n/a

Fruit Color

n/a

Fruit Season

n/a

Sun

Full

Water

Medium

Growth Rate

Moderate

Soil Type

Sandy, Clay, Loam, Rocky, Unparticular

Soil Condition

Average, Rich, Poor, Well-drained

Soil pH

Acid, Neutral

Adverse Factors

n/a

Design Styles

Japanese, Meadow, Mediterranean, Ranch, Tropical, Water Garden, Wetlands

Accenting Features

Specimen, Unusual Foliage, Unusual Shape

Seasonal Interest

Fall

Location Uses

Patio, Swimming Pool, With Rocks

Special Uses

Container, Filler, Lawn Substitute, Naturalizing, Small Spaces

Attracts Wildlife

n/a

Water Saving Tip:

Replace turf with groundcovers, trees, and shrubs. If you have areas where no one uses the grass, patches that do not grow well, or a turf area too small to water without runoff, consider replacing the turf with water-efficient landscaping.