Exemplar Horticulture
This appealing compact cool season evergreen perennial grass has green foliage radiating out from upright stems like miniature, finely-drawn palm trees. Its subtle green flowers mature to brown seedheads. This durable, long-lived variety is slow-spreading and prefers a moist habitat but can tolerate some drought.
Like miniature, finely-drawn palm trees
Wonderful addition to woodland gardens, containers, borders and along ponds and streams
Carex muskingumensis 'Little Midge'
(Dwarf Palm Sedge)
Growing | Requirements |
---|---|
Zone |
4-9 (-30°F/-34.4°C) |
Exposure |
Full sun to part shade |
Form | |
Foliage Height |
8" (20 cm) |
Width | 8" (20 cm) |
Flower Height |
10" (25 cm) |
Flower Colour | Inconspicuous green flowers mature to brown seedheads |
Bloom Time |
July-August |
Watering Needs | Moderate-High. Does best when kept adequately moist but will tolerate a certain amount of drought once established |
Soil Preferences |
Prefers moist fertile soil |
Part of our Signature Collection