Common Name | Palm sedge |
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Family | Cyperaceae |
Genus | Carex |
species | phyllocephala |
Plant Type | Perennial |
US Patent # | PP24597 |
EU Grant # | -- |
Bloom Time | June, July, August, September |
Flower Color | Green |
Foliage Color | Green |
Dormancy | -- |
Exposure | Part Shade, Full Shade |
Growth Habit | Clumping |
Growth Rate | Fast |
Hardiness Zone | 8, 9, 10 |
How Different? | 2/3 shorter than Carex 'Sparkler' with a more compact habit and shorter, narrower variegated leaves. |
Landscape Value | Edging, accent in moist shade to part shade or containers. Lovely in mass planting. |
Most Active Growing Season | Spring |
Persistence | Deciduous |
Size (HT/W/FL HT) | 9" / 13" / 15" |
Soil (Garden) | Grows best in rich fertile soils, but tolerates average soils. |
Water (Garden) | Prefers slightly moist soils. |
Special Uses | Cut Flower, Deep South, Deer Resistant |
Comments | Cut back and remove old foliage to neaten. The small terminal flowers spikes late July are not showy. |
Carex ‘Spark Plug’
*** PLEASE NOTE ***
This plant is no longer for sale directly from TERRA NOVA® Nurseries. However, it may still be available through one of our Licensees or Retail Sources. |
Forms short, tight clumps of spiky, variegated foliage. It's a great blender and filler for the garden or in a container. This deer-resistant, evergreen sedge thrives in moist garden conditions. A wonderful component in mixed containers.
USDA Hardiness Zone(s): 8-10
Size (HT/W/FL HT): 9″ / 13″ / 15″
Exposure: Part Shade, Full Shade
Bloom Time(s): June, July, August, September
Water (Greenhouse) | Keep evenly moist. |
EC | 1.0 – 1.5 |
pH | 5.8 – 6.2 |
Fertility Needs | 100 – 150 ppm |
Notes | Doesn’t need pinching. |
Finish Time to 4″ | 6 – 8 weeks |
Finish Time to Gallon | — |
Day Length for Flowering | Long Day |
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