Carex spicata ~ Prickly Sedge available grass-like foliage that gracefully arches

grass-like foliage that gracefully arches with age and is rich red to burgundy depending on the lighting

Starr-110209-0817-Mandevilla splendens-flower-Resort Management Group Nursery Kihei-Maui (24779134960)

Note: Considered invasive in the southeast

(5) Photo by Mark Bolin

Erosion Control

Carex spicata ~ Prickly Sedge available grass-like foliage that gracefully archesCarex spicata, commonly known as spiked sedge or prickly sedge. Carex spicata is a tufted perennial sedge distinguished by its triangular stems, narrow keeled leaves, and characteristic purple tinged basal sheaths. Its inflorescences bear tightly arranged spikes with a clear male female flower arrangement. Type: Orn. Grass Origins: Eastern N. America; GA Native Height: 0. 5' 1' Spread: 0. 5 1 Spacing: 1 USDA Hardiness Zone: 3 8 Culture: Full Sun, Part