We Carex - A Lot! ~ Native Carex
Posted by Emerald Coast Growers on Sep 10th 2026
We're big fans of Carex. Our 32 varieties - yes, 32 varieties! - occupy four pages of our catalog. We're hooked!
Indulge us as we brag on some of our favorites.
Carex pensylvanica Pennsylvania sedge (photo above)
North American Native. An excellent ground cover. Foliage is soft and curls gently, turning pale brown for the winter.
This is a multi-talented group whose members shine as individuals or in masses. Carex can edge borders and fill containers. It can be "green mulch" o