Carex stricta ~ Tussock Sedge Size:18-CT FLAT Freely self-seeds in optimum growing

Freely self-seeds in optimum growing conditions

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Carex stricta ~ Tussock Sedge Size:18-CT FLAT Freely self-seeds in optimum growingTussock Sedge is a tufted native aquatic grass with evergreen foliage. Its new fountain like foliage is a bright green, which grows above its old straw like leaves that are retained for a year creating a layered effect. In spring clumps rise above the foliage and when the green flowers mature they are replaced by chocolate brown seed clusters. Prefers partial sun and wet soils. Type: Orn. Grass Origins: N. C and East N. America; SE Native Height: 3'