Carex montana - MOUNTAIN SEDGE
Smaller fine-leaved sedge, ground-covering clumps, great for matrix planting or rock gardens.
Little work horse for lower maintenance gardens.
Suitable for cooler areas.
Blooming Time: April/May
Size: 6" high and 12" wide clumps, slowly spreading
USDA Zones: 4 to 10
Culture: full sun to half shade, average soil, clay, very adaptable to soil types. Tolerant to alkaline soils.
Moisture Needs: average (medium), medium-moist
Origin: Europe, Central Russia
Black walnut tolerance: yes
Deer/Rabbit Resistant: yes / yes
Attracts Butterflies or Pollinators: no
Attracts Hummingbirds: no
Pot Size: square 3.5" x 4" deep pot
Picture copyright: Krzysztof Ziarnek, Kenraiz
Plant combinations: Universal use sedge, matrix planting (use as the lowest function layer), bigger rock gardens, in masses or bigger groups, as a ground covering perennial, or substitute it in lawns in difficult spots. Goes well with majority of native and non-native perennials.
Carex montana - MOUNTAIN SEDGE
Smaller fine-leaved sedge, ground-covering clumps, great for matrix planting or rock gardens.
Little work horse for lower maintenance gardens.
Suitable for cooler areas.
Blooming Time: April/May
Size: 6" high and 12" wide clumps, slowly spreading
USDA Zones: 4 to 10
Culture: full sun to half shade, average soil, clay, very adaptable to soil types. Tolerant to alkaline soils.
Moisture Needs: average (medium), medium-moist
Origin: Europe, Central Russia
Black walnut tolerance: yes
Deer/Rabbit Resistant: yes / yes
Attracts Butterflies or Pollinators: no
Attracts Hummingbirds: no
Pot Size: square 3.5" x 4" deep pot
Picture copyright: Krzysztof Ziarnek, Kenraiz
Plant combinations: Universal use sedge, matrix planting (use as the lowest function layer), bigger rock gardens, in masses or bigger groups, as a ground covering perennial, or substitute it in lawns in difficult spots. Goes well with majority of native and non-native perennials.