Carex amphibola / CREEK SEDGE
Carex amphibola, or Creek Sedge, is a versatile, grass-like perennial that thrives in moist, shaded areas, making it an excellent choice for streambanks, rain gardens, or woodland edges. Its soft, arching green foliage creates a graceful, textured ground cover, adding movement and a natural aesthetic to the landscape. Creek Sedge is well-suited to areas with fluctuating moisture levels, from damp, shaded spots to slightly drier conditions. This low-maintenance plant is perfect for stabilizing soil in areas prone to erosion while enhancing biodiversity by providing shelter and food for wildlife. With its attractive, dense growth habit, Carex amphibola offers year-round visual appeal and complements a variety of garden styles.
· ORIGIN - NC native
· EXPOSURE PREFERENCE - shade
· FLOWER COLOR - green
· HEIGHT - 12-18"
· HABIT - semi-evergreen
· MOISTURE - moist soil
· HARDINESS ZONES - 3-9
Carex amphibola, or Creek Sedge, is a versatile, grass-like perennial that thrives in moist, shaded areas, making it an excellent choice for streambanks, rain gardens, or woodland edges. Its soft, arching green foliage creates a graceful, textured ground cover, adding movement and a natural aesthetic to the landscape. Creek Sedge is well-suited to areas with fluctuating moisture levels, from damp, shaded spots to slightly drier conditions. This low-maintenance plant is perfect for stabilizing soil in areas prone to erosion while enhancing biodiversity by providing shelter and food for wildlife. With its attractive, dense growth habit, Carex amphibola offers year-round visual appeal and complements a variety of garden styles.
· ORIGIN - NC native
· EXPOSURE PREFERENCE - shade
· FLOWER COLOR - green
· HEIGHT - 12-18"
· HABIT - semi-evergreen
· MOISTURE - moist soil
· HARDINESS ZONES - 3-9
Carex amphibola, or Creek Sedge, is a versatile, grass-like perennial that thrives in moist, shaded areas, making it an excellent choice for streambanks, rain gardens, or woodland edges. Its soft, arching green foliage creates a graceful, textured ground cover, adding movement and a natural aesthetic to the landscape. Creek Sedge is well-suited to areas with fluctuating moisture levels, from damp, shaded spots to slightly drier conditions. This low-maintenance plant is perfect for stabilizing soil in areas prone to erosion while enhancing biodiversity by providing shelter and food for wildlife. With its attractive, dense growth habit, Carex amphibola offers year-round visual appeal and complements a variety of garden styles.
· ORIGIN - NC native
· EXPOSURE PREFERENCE - shade
· FLOWER COLOR - green
· HEIGHT - 12-18"
· HABIT - semi-evergreen
· MOISTURE - moist soil
· HARDINESS ZONES - 3-9
