Carex muskingumensis, musk sedge, is found in moist meadows and along streams. Decorative musk sedge resembles miniature palm trees. It spreads slowly via a short rhizome to form a fine textured colony in part shade to full sun. Will grow up to 2 -3’ tall and is surprisingly drought tolerant.
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Exposure
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Mature Height
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Spread Characteristics
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Season of Interest (Flowering)
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Season of Interest (Foliage)
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Pond Zonation
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Flood Plain - Upland |
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High Marsh - Saturated Soil |
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Low Marsh 0 - 6" |
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Foliage Color
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Wildlife Benefits
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Amphibians |
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Cover |
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Food |
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Nesting |
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Songbirds |
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Waterfowl |
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Critter Resistance
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Deer Resistant |
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Goose Resistant |
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Wetland Indicator Status
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Plant Type
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Bog/Marsh |
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Marginal |
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Sedge |
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Attributes
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Container |
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Drought Tolerant |
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Erosion Control |
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Fibrous Roots |
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Focal Point |
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Great Foliage |
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Mass Planting |
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Native |
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Naturalizing |
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Rain Garden |
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Storm Water Basin |
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USDA Hardiness Zone
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