Carex muskingumensis
Palm Sedge
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Carex muskingumensis has brilliant green foliage that grows in a pinwheel, palm-like pattern. Found in lowland woods, floodplain forests, and shaded wet sites in central and upper Midwest. It prefers shade to part shade but can grow in sun if the soil is moist. Palm Sedge spreads slowly by rhizomes and reaches two feet. Plant in moist locations, near water gardens or ponds, in low-lying areas or in average garden soil that remains humid. It is particularly lovely in mixed planters, especially when combined with other moisture-loving plants such Juncus or Acorus. Palm Sedge is an attractive native sedge that grows naturally in river bottoms. Carex muskingumensis is named for the Muskingum River, which flows for 111 miles in Southeast Ohio and is renowned for having the last hand-operated navigation lock system in the US.
Zone
4-8
Growth Cycle
Cool
Features
- Native to North America
- Thrives in wet areas
- Shade Tolerant
- Bioretention/Rain Gardens
- Bioswales/Vegetated swales
GROWER INFO & TIPS
- Growth rate: medium
- Grow in 1 or 2-gallon containers. Larger sizes will take a long time to fill out.
- Grow in well-drained soil
- Water needs: keep evenly moist; can tolerate moist soil
- Fertilizing: use a slow release, medium-rate fertilizer
- Possible pests: aphids
- Overwintering: no special overwintering needs
*Note: please adapt these suggestions as needed to accommodate your local conditions.
LANDSCAPING INFO
- Attractive narrow, pin wheel, palm-like foliage
- Grows well in moist conditions but will adapt to regular garden soil
- In optimal conditions, it can spread to form a tall groundcover
- Hardy to zone 4
- Grows in light shade and can grow in sun with adequate moisture
- Although not showy, seed heads add interest
- Mixes well with Juncus and Acorus
- In the landscape, cut back in early spring before new growth emerges
