Carex eburnea

bristleleaf sedge

	stoloniferous, can form sizable colonies in a loose, friable soil
	Grows in sandy, limestone outcroppings and calcareous soils

A wonderful naturalizer, Carex eburnea is the ideal native groundcover for the woodland or rock garden. Petite colonies of 6-8 inch long soft, thread-like foliage takes on a spherical shape as inconspicuous whitish-green flower spikes appear in early spring.

Height

6-8 Inches

Spread

6-8 Inches

Bloom Color

Green

USDA Hardiness Zone 2-8

Characteristics & Attributes

Attributes

•	Drought Tolerant
•	Rock Garden
•	Native to Northeast
•	Ground Cover
•	Dry Shade
•	Native to US
•	Mass Planting
•	Dry Sun

Exposure

•	Sun
•	Shade

Growth Rate

•

Medium

Season of Interest (Flowering)

•	Early Spring

Season of Interest (Foliage)

•	Summer
•	Fall

Soil Moisture Needs

•	Dry
•	Average

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