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Southern Waxy Sedge

Carexglaucescens

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Family
Cyperaceae (sy-peer-AY-see-ee)
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Genus
Carex (KAR-eks)
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Species
glaucescens (glaw-KES-kens)
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Synonym
Sun Exposure
Light Shade
Foliage
Grown for foliage
Evergreen
Herbaceous
Smooth
Height
18-24 in. (45-60 cm)
24-36 in. (60-90 cm)
36-48 in. (90-120 cm)
Spacing
18-24 in. (45-60 cm)
24-36 in. (60-90 cm)
Hardiness
USDA Zone 5b: to -26.1 °C (-15 °F)
Danger
N/A
Bloom Color
Brown/Bronze
Inconspicuous/none
Bloom Time
Late Spring/Early Summer
Other Details
Category
Perennials
Water Requirements
Requires consistently moist soil; do not let dry out between waterings
Very high moisture needs; suitable for bogs and water gardens
Foliage Color
Blue-Green
Where to Grow

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Bloom Characteristics

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Bloom Size

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Soil pH requirements

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Patent Information
Non-patented
Propagation Methods
By dividing the rootball
Seed Collecting
Allow seedheads to dry on plants; remove and collect seeds
Regional

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

Tallahassee, Florida

Merryville, Louisiana

Saucier, Mississippi

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Angelina32310
Tallahassee, FL | June 2015 | positive

I have several growing in a bog in North Florida sharing space with Lizard tail plants.

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