Carex humilus 'Velebit Humilis' Velebit Sedge Grass Low growing sedge that resembles a mop head of green hair. It flowers in late spring with a nice cream bloom. Very unique look in front of bolders, along a retaining wall or surrounding shrubs. Use in woodland setting, along rocks, and near ponds.
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Part Shade
Part Sun
Foot Traffic:
TO
Bloom Time
:
Summer
Flower color
:
White,Inconspicuous
Foliage
:
Semi-Evergreen
Foliage Color
:
Dark Green
Growth Rate
:
Moderate 6"-10" a year
Habit
:
Clumping
Irrigation
:
Hand Water,Auto
Plant Height
:
6" - 12" (High)
Planting Area Environment
:
Low Water (Dry area little to no water),Normal (Rainfall under normal condition),High (Constant damp area never dries out)
Seacrh Sun Exposure
:
Part Shade , Part Sun
Search Foot Traffic
:
Light,Moderate
Soil
:
Peaty ,Clay ,Sandy ,Gravel ,Normal
Spread
:
12"
Zone:
4,5,6,7,8.9.10
This Plant Is Hardy Above:
-30
Additional Features:
Heat Tolerant
No
Pool Area
Yes
Deer Resistant
No
Humid Area
Yes
Kid Traffic
No
Scented
No
Dog Traffic
No
Butterfly Friendly
Yes
Attracts Bees
No
Fire Resistant
No
Erosion Control
No
Attract Hummingbirds
No
Attract Butterflies
Yes
Attract Bees
No
Deer Resistant
No
Rabbit Resistant
No
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Tips from Fran
This Carex is a superb plant for the garden. Too tall to be a path plant, but will actually take a good amount of foot traffic when planted as a border plant. Definitely a great addition around shrubs and tress.
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