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Carex humilis 'Hexe'

Hexe dwarf sedge

Native to Western Europe


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Ornamental yellow flowers appear very early in spring and fade to tan.  Grows in the driest areas and therefore extremely drought tolerant.  Can be grown in a rock garden or shallow soils in partial shade.


Height:

6 in

Spread:

16 in

Spacing:

10-12 in

USDA Hardiness Zone:

4 - 8

Bloom Color:

Yellow

Carex humilis 'Hexe' Characteristics

Attracts Wildlife

  • Songbirds
  • Pollinators

Attributes

  • Naturalizing
  • Ground Cover
  • Drought Tolerant
  • Rock Garden

Exposure

  • Partial Shade

Flowering Months

  • May
  • April

Foliage Color

  • Green

Grass Season

  • Cool Season Grass

Growth Rate

  • Slow

Lawn Replacement or Groundcover

  • Groundcover
  • Lawn Replacement

Season of Interest (Foliage)

  • Summer
  • Spring
  • Fall

Soil Moisture Preference

  • Dry