Add Carex amphibola to your planting for a refined, grass-like texture that looks at home in naturalistic borders and woodland-style beds. This native sedge forms neat clumps of narrow green foliage, staying low and tidy while knitting a planting together without looking heavy or bulky.

Give it consistent moisture for best performance, especially when grown in brighter light. It is well suited to moist soils along paths, at the edge of rain gardens, or in low spots that stay evenly damp, but it can also handle average garden soils once established when it has some shade. In hotter, sunnier sites, keep the soil from drying out for long periods so the foliage stays fresh and attractive.

Expect a mature size around 8-12 inches tall with a similar spread, making it easy to tuck between larger perennials or use as a soft edging. Cut back old blades in late winter or very early spring before new growth begins. Divide clumps when they become crowded to refresh vigor and expand your planting. Pair it with shade-loving perennials, ferns, and spring ephemerals for a layered, natural look.

Specifications

• Cold hardiness zone: 3-9 (-40 degrees F) - Contact your local extension to confirm hardiness if you are in a fringe zone (we cannot guarantee hardiness in fringe zones)
• Light: Full sun   Part sun   Shade
• Growth rate: Moderate
• Mature height: 8-12"
• Spread: 8-12"

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