graceful sedge
Carex gracillima
USDA zones3 to 8
SunHandles partial sun to partial shade
WaterNeeds moderate soil
Sizeup to 3 feet tall
- Habit
- Grass/grass-like
- Bloom season
- Spring, summer
- Bloom color
- Not applicable
- Foliage color
- Dark green
Notes
Graceful sedge (Carex gracillima) is a grass for woodland gardens, shady borders, and naturalized areas. It is hardy to USDA zone 3, or down to -40°F (-40°C). This plant likes part sun or part shade and average moisture. It forms a clump of dark green, arching leaves that grows up to 36 inches tall. Bloom comes in mid to late spring and again in early to mid summer.
Pairs well with Mini Skirt hosta, Autumn crocus, and Russell lupine.
Native range
AL, AR, CT, DC, and 28 more places. See all 32
AL, AR, CT, DC, DE, GA, IA, IL, IN, KY, MA, MD, ME, MI, MN, MO, NC, ND, NH, NJ, NY, OH, PA, RI, SC, TN, VA, VT, WI, WV; NB, NS, and PE.