Carex muskingumensis 'Little Midge'

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The fine foliage is exceptionally unique.The intwining mass of fine foliage is mini tropical.

Tolerance Guide

Drought/Dry
Boggy/Wet
Shade
Aquatic
Sandy
Salty
Annual
Zone

Uses

Specimen
Edger
Groundcover
Background
Rock Garden
Pond Edge
Mass Planting
Fence Border
Container

Exceptional

Early Plumes
Great Plumes
Summer Color
Fall Color

Miscellaneous Features

Native to N. America
Invasive
Variegated
Dried Arrangements
Toxic
Self Sowing
Sterile

Foliage Colors

Green
Red/Burgundy
Pink
Blue/Steel
White/Cream
Yellow/Gold
Black
Brown

Botanical Name: Carex muskingumensis 'Little Midge'

Family: Cyperaceae (Sedge)

Common Name: Dwarf Palm Sedge

Latin: Carex (KAIR-ex) muskingumensis (mus-kin-goo-MEN-sis)

Description: A miniature version of muskingumensis. Very cute and great in mass plantings. Because of its low growing nature and very fine foliage it makes a great plant for minature outdoor railroads landscaping.

Zone: 4-9

Origin: Native to low woods and wet meadows in north-central North America.

Leaf Blade (wxl): x

Foliage (wxh): 20 x 10, Arching - Arches up and out proportionally (bush-like)

Plume (hxlxw): 10 x 0.00 x 0.00, Upright - Plumes grow vertically in a uniform columnar form

Sun: Shade to Full Sun, Partial Sun or Adequate Moisture for Full Sun

Moisture: Moist

Foliage Color - Summer: Green, Dark Fall: Green, Dark Winter:

Space: 12-24"

Texture:

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