9cm Carex muskingumensis

Pot size: 9 cm
Common name: Palm Sedge
Plant type: Semi-evergreen perennial grass-like sedge

Key Features

• Distinctive palm-like whorls of bright green leaves

• Forms neat, clump-forming mounds

• Excellent for adding texture and movement

• More upright and architectural than many other sedges

Mature Size

• Height: 60–90 cm

• Spread: 45–60 cm

Position

• Full sun or partial shade

• Prefers moist soil but tolerates occasional wet conditions

• Ideal for pond edges, rain gardens, or damp borders

🌱 Soil

• Moist, well-drained soil

• Tolerates clay and heavier soils better than many grasses

Seasonal Interest

• Airy green flower spikes in early–mid summer

• Attractive foliage from spring through autumn

• Semi-evergreen in mild winters

Care Tips

• Cut back old foliage in early spring before new growth appears

• Divide clumps every few years to maintain vigour

• Low maintenance and generally pest-free