{"product_id":"carex-muskingumensis","title":"Carex muskingumensis","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eCarex muskingumensis\u003c\/em\u003e: Palm Tree Vibes for Soggy Ground\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePalm Sedge looks like a stand of tiny palm trees, which is the closest your backyard will get to a vacation. Native, bright green and perfectly happy with wet feet or standing water. NO PASSPORT NEEDED.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlant Characteristics:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBotanical Name:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cem\u003eCarex muskingumensis\u003c\/em\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCommon Name:\u003c\/strong\u003e Palm Sedge\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHeight:\u003c\/strong\u003e 60–90 cm (2–3 ft)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSpread:\u003c\/strong\u003e 60–90 cm (2–3 ft)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFlowers:\u003c\/strong\u003e Small, greenish to tan, catkin-like spikes held at the stem tips; more interesting than showy\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBloom Time:\u003c\/strong\u003e Late spring to early summer (May to June)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFoliage:\u003c\/strong\u003e Bright green, pointed leaves arranged in whorls around stiff, upright stems, turning yellow after frost\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFeatures:\u003c\/strong\u003e Tolerates wet soil and standing water\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhere to Plant:\u003c\/strong\u003e Palm sedge is made for damp places: pond and stream edges, rain gardens, low spots and the drip line of a downspout, and it even grows in shallow water. Planted about 30 cm apart it knits into a groundcover, while a single plant makes a texture accent. It handles wet clay well, so it suits heavy soils that stay soggy in spring.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCompanion Plants:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cem\u003eFilipendula 'Venusta'\u003c\/em\u003e towers behind at 180 to 240 cm with pink plumes from June to August. \u003cem\u003eHemerocallis 'Always Afternoon'\u003c\/em\u003e adds purple daylilies from June to August. \u003cem\u003ePlatycodon 'Astra Blue'\u003c\/em\u003e sits at the front with blue balloon flowers. The palm-like sedge leaves give the bed a fresh, layered look.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlant Care:\u003c\/strong\u003e Plant in moist to wet soil rich in organic matter. Clay, loam and sand all work if water is steady. A spot with some afternoon shade is easiest; in full sun, never let it dry out. Potted plants in particular should not dry out before planting. Cut the old foliage to the ground in late winter or early spring so the fresh growth shows. That's about it for maintenance. It spreads slowly by rhizomes and may self-seed a little in ideal wet conditions. Divide in spring if a clump gets crowded or you want more.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHistory:\u003c\/strong\u003e The species name is a Latinized nod to the Muskingum River in southeastern Ohio, where it was first collected. In the wild it grows in wooded lowlands, river bottoms and floodplain forests of the central and upper Midwest and into eastern Canada.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFinal Thoughts:\u003c\/strong\u003e Plant a patch by the downspout and pour yourself something with an umbrella in it. STAYCATION SEASON IS OPEN.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Ornamental Grasses","offers":[{"title":"1 Litre Pot \/ 4","offer_id":67851583029526,"sku":"CAREMU01","price":20.95,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0870\/5366\/4534\/files\/Carexmuskingumensis.png?v=1793729321","url":"https:\/\/blacksheepperennials.com\/products\/carex-muskingumensis","provider":"Black Sheep Perennials","version":"1.0","type":"link"}