What hardiness zones is Carex muskingumensis suitable for?

Carex muskingumensis is suitable for USDA hardiness zones 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8.

What are the sun requirements for Carex muskingumensis?

Carex muskingumensis requires Part Shade.

How much water does Carex muskingumensis need?

Carex muskingumensis has Medium water needs.

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Grasses

Carex muskingumensis

Palm Sedge

Cyperaceae

{Carex muskingumensis} is native to eastern North America — named after the Muskingum River in Ohio; moist woodlands and streambanks

At a Glance

TypeSedge

HabitSpreading

FoliageDeciduous

Height24-30 inches (60-75 cm)

Width24-36 inches (60-90 cm)

Maturity2 years

Growing Zones

USDA Hardiness Zones

3 - 8

Zone 3 Zone 4 Zone 5 Zone 6 Zone 7 Zone 8

These zones indicate the coldest temperatures this plant can typically survive.

What's my zone? →

Frost Tolerancehardy

Key Features

Deer Resistant Container Friendly

Native to North America

Maintenancevery low

Overview

Carex muskingumensis is palm sedge — the only commonly grown sedge with leaves arranged in palm-like whorls along upright stems, growing 24-30 inches (60-75 cm) tall and 24-36 inches (60-90 cm) wide. Named after the Muskingum River in Ohio. Medium green leaves radiate from each node in a whorl pattern that resembles tiny palm fronds — a leaf architecture specific to this species among sedges (all other common sedges have leaves arising from the base). The palm-like whorls create a textural quality unlike any other grass or sedge. Spreads by short rhizomes to form a gradually expanding colony. Moist soil suits this species. Hardy to zone 3. Golden-yellow fall color. The species type — named cultivars 'Ice Fountains' (variegated) and 'Little Midge' (dwarf) offer additional options within the same architecture.

Native Range

Carex muskingumensis is native to eastern North America — named after the Muskingum River in Ohio.

Suggested Uses

Used in shade borders, woodland gardens, and as the only palm-textured sedge. The whorled architecture is a conversation piece. Named cultivars for variegated and dwarf options.

How to Identify

Identified by medium green leaves arranged in palm-like whorls along upright stems — a leaf arrangement specific to this species among all common sedges. The palm-frond whorls at each node are the diagnostic trait. Named cultivars: 'Ice Fountains' (variegated) and 'Little Midge' (dwarf).