Carex gracillima

Purple-sheathed Graceful Sedge

A clumping sedge with fine blades; arching stems produce hanging strings of bead-like seeds in summer.

  • Height: 18" – 24"
  • Width: 12" – 18"
  • Soil Conditions: Moist/Well Drained
  • Flower Color: Brown
  • Bloom Time: May, June
  • Hardiness Zone: 4 To 8
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  • Plant Characteristics

  • Attributes

    • Rain Garden Shade
  • Plant Habit

    • Upright
  • Light Conditions

    • Shade to Part Sun
  • Native Plant Community

    • Woodland
    • Wet Woodland
  • Flower Color

    • Brown
  • Flower Hue

    • Light
  • Flower Type

    • Spike
  • Foliage Color

    • Green
  • Leaf Texture

    • Medium
  • Soil Moisture

    • Moist/Well Drained
  • Growth Rate

    • Slow
  • Origin

    • 90 Miles From Mg