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Posted 01/18/2023 in Ornamental Grass

Carex albicans

Native to the eastern half of North America, Carex albicans is a clump-forming sedge with grass like bright green leaves. Flowers bloom in the late spring as a reddish purple inflorescence.

Post Details

Latin Name
Carex albicans
Common Name
White tinged scale
Planting Zone
Zone 4 Zone 5 Zone 6 Zone 7 Zone 8
Bloom Season
Spring
Height
1-1.5 ft
Spread
1-1.5 ft
Potential Pests
No serious problems

Plant Story

Native to the eastern half of North America, Carex albicans is a clump-forming sedge with grass like bright green leaves. Flowers bloom in the late spring as a reddish purple inflorescence.

Special Care Instructions

Plants will spread by rhizomes. Tolerates dry conditions.

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