Carex muskingumensis

Palm Sedge

Foliage resembles clusters of palm trees, turns yellow after first frost and persists through winter. Flower spikes are held clear of the foliage. Food source for waterfowl.

  • Height: 24" – 36"
  • Width: 24" – 36"
  • Soil Conditions: Moist/Well Drained
  • Flower Color: Brown
  • Bloom Time: May, June, July
  • Hardiness Zone: 4 To 9
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  • Plant Characteristics

  • Attributes

    • Fall Color
    • Rain Garden Shade
    • Rain Garden Sun
    • Drought Tolerant
  • Attracts Wildlife

    • Attracts Wildlife
    • Attracts Butterflies
  • Critter Resistance

    • Deer Resistant
  • Plant Habit

    • Rounded
  • Light Conditions

    • Sun to Part Shade
  • Native Plant Community

    • Wet Prairie
    • Mesis Prairie
    • Wetland
  • Flower Color

    • Brown
  • Flower Hue

    • Medium
  • Flower Type

    • Spike
  • Flower Height

    • 24" to 36"
  • Foliage Color

    • Green
  • Leaf Texture

    • Medium
  • Flower Size

    • 1/4" or Less
  • Soil Moisture

    • Moist/Well Drained
  • Prune Time

    • Jan/Feb/March
  • Growth Rate

    • Average
  • Origin

    • 90 Miles From Mg
  • Divide

    • Every Five Years or Longer