Palm Sedge - Carex muskingumensis

Common Name: Palm Sedge 
Scientific Name: Carex muskingumensis
Sun Conditions: Full Sun to Full Shade (needs consistent moisture if in more sun)
Soil Conditions: Medium-Wet to Wet; tolerates shallow standing water
Height Range: 2-3 ft
Width Range: 2-3 ft
Ht. Min: 2 ft
Ht. Max: 3 ft
Width Min: 2 ft
Width Max: 3 ft
Evergreen: No (deciduous; yellow fall color)
Blade Width: Medium
Growth Habit: Palm-like foliage; spreads via rhizomes and seed; can take sun with moist soil
Growth Rate: Medium
Bloom Time: Summer
Bloom Color: Green/Brown
Seed/Fruit Production: No
Foliage Color: Green
Hardiness Zones: 4 to 8
Deer Resistant: Yes
Poisonous: No
Ecological/Landscape Use: Groundcover, pond margins, containers, rain gardens; tolerates shallow standing water
Lepidoptera Supported by Species or Family/Group: Satyr butterfly species (Satyrodes spp.)