Family: Cyperaceae
Scientific Name: Carex muskingumensis Oehme
Common Name: Variegated Palm Sedge
| Description | Resembles a small palm tree with a clear yellow border around the leaves. |
| Pronunciation | (KAIR-ex)(mus-king-goo-MEN-sis) |
| Plant Type | All Plants, Grass Ornamental |
| Hardiness Zone | 4-8 |
| Sunlight | sun, part sun |
| Moisture | prefers moist tolerates average |
| Soil & Site | average to moist |
| Leaves | Leaves emerge yellow developing vivid stripes. |
| Dimensions | 2.5 feet tall |
| Native Site | North American Native |
| Cultivar Origin | Found by Wolfgang Oehme as a sport of the species plant in his garden. Introduced in 1994 |
| Notes & Reference | #222-The Encyclopedia of Grasses for Livable Landscapes (Rick Darke), Plant Delight Nursery web site |
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