Description
Carex species are commonly known as sedges and are a species of perennial grass-like plants. They are often grown alongside other ornamental grasses and can be combined in prairie planting schemes with plants like Echinacea and Rudbeckia to great effect. It is a large genus with over 1000 species so there is a sedge for almost any location, however as a general rule they do not like very dry soils or deep shade. They typically grow into circular mounds with the foliage flowing from the centre outwards.
