Carex, Chinese Palm Sedge, Sparkler Sedge, Tenjiku Sedge 'Sparkler'

Carexphyllocephala

Family
Cyperaceae (sy-peer-AY-see-ee)
Genus
Carex (KAR-eks)
Synonym
Sun Exposure
Light Shade
Partial to Full Shade
Foliage
Grown for foliage
Height
12-18 in. (30-45 cm)
Spacing
36-48 in. (90-120 cm)
Hardiness
USDA Zone 8a: to -12.2 °C (10 °F)
USDA Zone 8b: to -9.4 °C (15 °F)
Bloom Color
Pale Yellow
Bloom Time
Late Spring/Early Summer
Other Details
Category
Groundcovers
Ornamental Grasses and Bamboo
Perennials
Water Requirements
Requires consistently moist soil; do not let dry out between waterings
Foliage Color
Where to Grow
Can be grown as an annual
Bloom Characteristics
Bloom Size
Other details
Soil pH requirements
Patent Information
Propagation Methods
Seed Collecting
Regional

This plant is said to grow outdoors in the following regions:

Sonoma, California

Atlanta, Georgia

Raleigh, North Carolina

Beaverton, Oregon(12 reports)

Portland, Oregon

Okatie, South Carolina

Austin, Texas

Palestine, Texas

Richmond, Texas

Tyler, Texas

Olympia, Washington

Vancouver, Washington

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Gardener's Notes:

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positives
0
neutral
0
negative
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(Zone 8a) | May 2007 | positive

Mine are planted inground, bright shade. They do get crispy tips in the peak of summer, so they would probably benefit from being moved...Read More

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Atlanta, GA (Zone 7b) | June 2006 | positive

Really beautiful plant - wants shade in Atlanta or the leaf tips burn. It does well in a protected area of my garden, through the winter....Read More

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