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

Plant Characteristics
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Attributes
- Rain Garden Shade
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Plant Habit
- Upright
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Light Conditions
- Shade to Part Sun
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Native Plant Community
- Woodland
- Wet Woodland
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Flower Color
- Brown
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Flower Hue
- Light
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Flower Type
- Spike
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Foliage Color
- Green
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Leaf Texture
- Medium
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Soil Moisture
- Moist/Well Drained
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Growth Rate
- Slow
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Origin
- 90 Miles From Mg