This sedge forms thick clumps that will stand 12″ tall but then flop over as the seed begins to ripen. The fine texture, clump-forming habit, dark color of the foliage, star-like perigynium, and preference for full to partial shade make Carex radiata a nice addition to any shaded home landscape. Although it can grow in medium-moisture soils, it should be an area that never totally dries out. As a cool-season species, it actively grows during the spring and fall when soil temperatures are cool.
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Full – Plants require 6 or more hours of sun during the growing season. Partial – Plants need 3-6 hours of direct sun. Shade – Plants require less than 3 hours of sunlight. “>Sun Exposure: Part Shade, Shade
