Bristleleaf Sedge (Carex eburea)

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A delicate, fine-textured sedge forming small, soft tufts of arching leaves.

Slowly forms small clumps or colonies, creating a soft groundcover.

One of the finest-textured native sedges, prized for its graceful, airy look in shade gardens.

Low-maintenance, deer-resistant, and very hardy across a wide range of conditions.

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A delicate, fine-textured sedge forming small, soft tufts of arching leaves.

Slowly forms small clumps or colonies, creating a soft groundcover.

One of the finest-textured native sedges, prized for its graceful, airy look in shade gardens.

Low-maintenance, deer-resistant, and very hardy across a wide range of conditions.

Bloom: late spring

Habitats: along shaded slopes; calcareous outcrops; dry, rocky forests; limestone bluffs; openings with dry prairies or savannas, especially on rocky soils; rocky ledges

Lifespan: perennial

Moisture: mesic to dry

Plant type (height): sedge (6 to 12 inches)

Requirements: partial sun to full shade

Soil: rocky material; sandy