Bowood Farms
4605 Olive Street
Saint Louis, Missouri 63108

314 · 454 · 6868

Carex caryophyllea 'The Beatles'

Carex caryophyllea (Mop-Headed Sedge)

Mop-Headed Sedge

Green foliage has the "Fab-Four" appearance.

Growing & Maintenance Tips
Carex does well in shade, something that is not common to true ornamental grasses. Grows well in moist, well-drained soils. Good selection for massing. Few weeds will venture through a thick covering of Carex. It can also be used at the front of shade borders or rock gardens.

Interesting Information
Carex from Greek keiro, to cut, alluding to the leaf margins which are often sharp. This plant is a great groundcover for moist situations. This variety does not need regular cutting or grooming.


Plant Type
Ornamental Grass

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Bloom Color
Non-Flowering

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Foliage Color
Smooth Green


Height
2-4 Inches


Spread
4-8 Inches


USDA Hardiness Zone
7


Patented
No

Bugleweed

Ajuga

(Bugleweed 'Chocolate Chip')

Barrenwort

Epimedium x rubrum

(Barrenwort )

Dead Nettle

Lamium maculatum

(Dead Nettle 'Beacon Silver')

Characteristics & Attributes

Bloom Color
Non-flowering
Exposure
Shade
Soil Moisture Preference
Med-Wet
Wildlife/Disease Resistance
Deer Resistant
Rabbit Resistant
Attributes
Rock Garden