Nodding Sedge
Carexgynandra

Family: Cyperaceae (sy-peer-AY-see-ee)
Genus: Carex (KAR-eks)
Species: gynandra (gy-NAN-dra)

Synonym:Carex crinita var. gynandra

Category
Ornamental Grasses and Bamboo
Perennials

Water Requirements
Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater

Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Sun to Partial Shade
Light Shade
Partial to Full Shade
Full Shade

Foliage
Grown for foliage
Herbaceous
This plant is resistant to deer
Smooth

Foliage Color

Height
6-12 in. (15-30 cm)

Spacing

Hardiness
USDA Zone 3b: to -37.2 °C (-35 °F)
USDA Zone 4a: to -34.4 °C (-30 °F)
USDA Zone 4b: to -31.6 °C (-25 °F)
USDA Zone 5a: to -28.8 °C (-20 °F)
USDA Zone 5b: to -26.1 °C (-15 °F)
USDA Zone 6a: to -23.3 °C (-10 °F)
USDA Zone 6b: to -20.5 °C (-5 °F)
USDA Zone 7a: to -17.7 °C (0 °F)

Where to Grow
Can be grown as an annual

Danger

Bloom Color
Chartreuse (yellow-green)

Bloom Characteristics

Bloom Size

Bloom Time
Late Spring/Early Summer
Mid Summer

Other details

Soil pH requirements
5.6 to 6.0 (acidic)
6.1 to 6.5 (mildly acidic)

Patent Information

Propagation Methods

Seed Collecting