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Evergreen/Deciduous Mature Size
Semi-evergreen 2–3 ft. H and
to evergreen widely spreading
Carex obnupta
Slough Sedge
Characteristics
Densely tufted growth spreads by thick,
creeping rhizomes.
Coarse, leathery grass-like leaf blades are
arching and have sharp edges.
Leaf color is yellowish green to reddish purple
at the base of the plant.
Slender, drooping, brown seed heads can
persist into winter.
Grass &
Emergent
