Family: Cyperaceae

Scientific Name: Carex grayi

Common Name: Grays Sedge, Morning Star Sedge

DescriptionA good plant for moist areas.
Pronunciation(KAIR-ex)(GRAY-eye)
Plant TypeAll Plants, Grass Ornamental
Hardiness Zone3-9
Sunlightprefers full sun
Moistureprefers moist
Soil & Sitemoist fertile
FlowersEmerges greenish yellow drying to brown. The spiked flowers look like the medieval weapon Morning Star.
Fruit1 inch spiky fruit
Dimensions10-18 inches spread by 12-36 inches tall depending on the growing site
Propagationseed, division
Native SiteNorth America
Misc FactsNamed for American Botanist Asa Gray.
Notes & Reference#92-The Encyclopedia of Ornamental Grass (John Greenlee), #222-The Encyclopedia of Grasses for Livable Landscapes (Rick Darke)
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