Carex flagellifera
Glen Murray tussock sedge
Flower Color
Description
An evergreen perennial, forming a clump of narrowly linear, reddish-brown leaves, with light brown flower spikes on stems to 1m in late summer
Mature Height
1m
Mature Spread
1m
Plant Characteristics
Foliage
Evergreen
Growth Habit
Rosette
Growth Speed
Moderate · 0.3 m/yr
Soil Texture
ChalkClayLoamSand
Soil pH
AcidAlkalineNeutral
Soil Moisture
Moist but well-drainedWell-drained
Hardiness (RHS)
H6
Hardiness (USDA)
Zones 7-10
Flowering Season
Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec
Key Features
Cottage and informal gardenPrairie plantingArchitecturalLow MaintenanceFlower borders and beds