| 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’
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*** 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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