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Gray's sedge (Carex grayi)

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Carex grayi is a perennial sedge that forms attractive slowly spreading clumps.  The narrow leaves are shiny, upright and are usually semi-evergreen.  In early summer greenish spherical flower spikes are held above the graceful shaggy foliage. The unique flowers resemble a starburst even after they transition into warm brown seed clusters. Good cut and dry flower.

Winterhardy cool season perennial
Height 40/75 cm
Width 30-60 cm
Spacing 30-50 cm / 9-12 pc/m2
Flowering time VI-VII
Site sunny or partially shaded, moist to wet soil.
Use  groups
Propagation seeds, dividing the clump
Cutting back spring