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Plant Habit: Grass/Grass-like
Life cycle: Perennial
Sun Requirements: Full Sun to Partial Shade
Water Preferences: Wet Mesic
Mesic
Soil pH Preferences: Slightly acid (6.1 – 6.5)
Neutral (6.6 – 7.3)
Slightly alkaline (7.4 – 7.8)
Minimum cold hardiness: Zone 7a -17.8 °C (0 °F) to -15 °C (5 °F)
Maximum recommended zone: Zone 9b
Plant Height: 1 to 2 feet
Plant Spread: 1 to 2 feet
Leaves: Evergreen
Other: Gray-green, narrow hair-like leaves
Flowers: Inconspicuous
Other: flowers are small and combined into spikes
Flower Color: Brown
Bloom Size: Under 1"
Underground structures: Rhizome
Suitable Locations: Bog gardening
Uses: Erosion control
Groundcover
Resistances: Drought tolerant
Propagation: Other methods: Division
Containers: Suitable in 3 gallon or larger
Needs excellent drainage in pots

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Common names
  • New Zealand Hair Sedge
  • Sedge

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Location: Garland (Dallas), TX
Date: 2012-06-06

Date: 2004-08-28
Takii

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