Carex muskingumensis: Country Or Region Of Origin
E. Canada to E. Central U.S.A
Plant Profile: Carex muskingumensis
Taxonomy: Carex muskingumensisNames
Palm Sedge, Sedges
Phonetic Spelling:KAY-reks mus-kin-gyoo-MEN-sis
Genus:Carex
Species:muskingumensis
Family:Cyperaceae
This plant spreads through rhizomes and features medium green, slender, tapered leaves that grow on upright stems, showcasing a yellow hue in the fall. It serves as a durable ground cover, thriving in both moist and drought-prone environments.
Inflorescence: While it produces flowers in early summer, it is primarily valued for its attractive foliage.
Potential Pests: Aphids.
Carex muskingumensis Feature Summary
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Tags
#drought tolerant
#perennial
#wildlife plant
#showy leaves
#wet sites
#cpp
#long bloom time
#native ornamental grass
#larval host plant
#native sedge
#butterfly friendly
#HS302
#pollinator garden
#various satyr butterfly
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Carex muskingumensis Feature Summary
Attributes
E. Canada to E. Central U.S.A
This plant supports various Satyr larvae.
Perennial
Seed
Division
Leaves
medium green, narrow, tapered leaves
Green
Gold/Yellow
> 6 inches
Stem
upright stems;
Whole Plant Traits
Perennial
Ground Cover
Ornamental Grasses and Sedges
Arching
Spreading
Clumping
Low
Fine
Cultural Conditions
Full sun (6 or more hours of direct sunlight a day)
Partial Shade (Direct sunlight only part of the day, 2-6 hours)
Moist
3 feet-6 feet
4a
4b
2a
2b
3a
3b
1a
1b
Flowers
Gold/Yellow
Green
Cream/Tan
Insignificant
Showy
Long Bloom Season
Spring
Summer
Fall
Landscape
Drought Tolerant Garden
Rock Garden
Butterfly Garden
Pollinator Garden
Rain Garden
Border
Mass Planting
Drought
Deer
Wet Soil
Container
Woodland
Meadow
Riparian
Butterflies
Pollinators
Songbirds
Moths
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Carex muskingumensis Attributes
Carex muskingumensis: Wildlife Value
This plant supports various Satyr larvae.
Carex muskingumensis: Life Cycle
Annual
Biennial
Bulb
Perennial
Woody
Carex muskingumensis: Recommended Propagation Strategy
Division
Grafting
Layering
Leaf Cutting
Root Cutting
Seed
Stem Cutting
Carex muskingumensis Leaves
Carex muskingumensis: Leaf Description
medium green, narrow, tapered leaves
Carex muskingumensis: Leaf Color
Green
Carex muskingumensis: Deciduous Leaf Fall Color
Gold/Yellow
Carex muskingumensis: Hairs Present
No
Yes
Carex muskingumensis: Leaf Length
< 1 inch
1-3 inches
3-6 inches
> 6 inches
Carex muskingumensis: Leaf Value To Gardener
Edible
Fragrant
Good Cut
Good Dried
Long-lasting
Showy
Carex muskingumensis Stem
Carex muskingumensis: Stem Description
upright stems;
Carex muskingumensis: Stem Is Aromatic
No
Yes
Carex muskingumensis Whole Plant Traits
Carex muskingumensis: Plant Type
Annual
Bulb
Carnivorous
Edible
Epiphyte
Fern
Ground Cover
Herb
Herbaceous Perennial
Houseplant
Mushroom
Native Plant
Ornamental Grasses and Sedges
Perennial
Poisonous
Rose
Shrub
Succulent
Tree
Turfgrass
Vegetable
Vine
Water Plant
Weed
Wildflower
Carex muskingumensis: Habit/Form
Arching
Ascending
Broad
Cascading
Climbing
Clumping
Columnar
Conical
Creeping
Dense
Erect
Horizontal
Irregular
Mounding
Multi-stemmed
Multi-trunked
Open
Oval
Prostrate
Pyramidal
Rounded
Spreading
Vase
Weeping
Carex muskingumensis: Maintenance
Low
Medium
High
Carex muskingumensis: Texture
Fine
Medium
Coarse
Carex muskingumensis Cultural Conditions
Carex muskingumensis: Light
Dappled Sunlight (Shade through upper canopy all day)
Deep shade (Less than 2 hours to no direct sunlight)
Full sun (6 or more hours of direct sunlight a day)
Partial Shade (Direct sunlight only part of the day, 2-6 hours)
Carex muskingumensis: Soil Drainage
Frequent Standing Water
Good Drainage
Moist
Occasional Flooding
Occasionally Dry
Occasionally Wet
Very Dry
Carex muskingumensis: Available Space To Plant
12 inches-3 feet
12-24 feet
24-60 feet
3 feet-6 feet
6-feet-12 feet
Less than 12 inches
more than 60 feet
Carex muskingumensis: USDA Plant Hardiness Zone
1a
1b
2a
2b
3a
3b
4a
4b
Carex muskingumensis Flowers
Carex muskingumensis: Flower Color
Cream/Tan
Gold/Yellow
Green
Carex muskingumensis: Flower Inflorescence
Catkin
Corymb
Cyme
Head
Insignificant
Panicle
Raceme
Solitary
Spadix
Spike
Umbel
Carex muskingumensis: Flower Value To Gardener
Edible
Fragrant
Good Cut
Good Dried
Long Bloom Season
Long-lasting
Showy
Carex muskingumensis: Flower Bloom Time
Winter
Spring
Summer
Fall
Carex muskingumensis Landscape
Carex muskingumensis: Landscape Theme
Asian Garden
Butterfly Garden
Children's Garden
Cottage Garden
Cutting Garden
Drought Tolerant Garden
Edible Garden
English Garden
Fairy Garden
Garden for the Blind
Native Garden
Nighttime Garden
Pollinator Garden
Rain Garden
Rock Garden
Shade Garden
Water Garden
Winter Garden
Carex muskingumensis: Design Feature
Accent
Barrier
Border
Flowering Tree
Foundation Planting
Hedge
Mass Planting
Screen/Privacy
Security
Shade Tree
Small groups
Small Tree
Specimen
Street Tree
Understory Tree
Carex muskingumensis: Resistance To Challenges
Black Walnut
Compaction
Deer
Diseases
Drought
Dry Soil
Erosion
Fire
Foot Traffic
Heat
Heavy Shade
Humidity
Insect Pests
Pollution
Poor Soil
Rabbits
Salt
Slugs
Squirrels
Storm damage
Urban Conditions
Voles
Wet Soil
Wind
Carex muskingumensis: Landscape Location
Coastal
Container
Hanging Baskets
Houseplants
Lawn
Meadow
Naturalized Area
Near Septic
Patio
Pond
Pool/Hardscape
Recreational Play Area
Riparian
Rock Wall
Slope/Bank
Small Space
Vertical Spaces
Walkways
Woodland
Carex muskingumensis: Attracts
Bats
Bees
Butterflies
Frogs
Hummingbirds
Moths
Pollinators
Predatory Insects
Reptiles
Small Mammals
Songbirds
Specialized Bees
