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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 in
Width: 12-18 in
Soil Conditions: Moist/Well Drained
Flower Color: Brown
Bloom Time: May,June
Hardiness Zone: 4 TO 8
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Attributes
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Rain Garden Shade |
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Plant Habit
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Upright |
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Light Conditions
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Shade to Part Sun |
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Native Plant Community
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Woodland |
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Wet Woodland |
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Bloom Time
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May |
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June |
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Flower Color
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Brown |
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Flower Hue
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Light |
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Flower Type
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Spike |
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Foliage Color
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Green |
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Leaf Texture
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Medium |
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Growth Rate
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Slow |
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