Carex phyllocephala SparklerSedge
科:莎草科
Family:Cyperaceae
属:薹草属
common name:Sedge
introduce:Plant Type: Rush or Sedge
Family: Cyperaceae
Missouri Native: No
Native Range: None
Height: 1 to 2 feet
Spread: 1 to 2 feet
Bloom Time: May - June
Bloom Color: Greenish
Sun: Part shade to full shade
Water: Medium to wet
Maintenance: Medium
General Culture:
Grow in medium wet to wet soils in part shade to full shade. May be grown in close to full sun if soils are kept consistently moist. Thrives in moist, organically rich soils, but can also perform reasonably well in average garden soils. 慡parkler?is generally considered to be winter hardy to USDA Zone 7. In the St. Louis area, it is perhaps best grown in containers that can be overwintered in greenhouses or bright but cool indoor locations. If grown in the ground, it should be sited in a protected location (e.g. south side of a house).
Noteworthy Characteristics:
慡parkler?is a popular palm sedge cultivar that is grown for its attractive variegated foliage. This is a clump-forming sedge that produces cane-like stems to 12-24?tall. Whorl-like clusters of grass-like, variegated leaves form at the end of each stem creating a palm-like effect. Narrow leaves are green with broad white margins.
No serious insect or disease problems.
Uses:
In southern locations where plants are reliably winter hardy, mass or group in woodland gardens, shade gardens, borders or rock gardens. Excellent accent for shady areas. In the St. Louis area, plants are perhaps best grown in containers.
